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Bellevue DUI Attorney

A DUI charge in Bellevue, WA requires an experienced Bellevue DUI attorney.  The City of Bellevue is located a short drive across one of two floating bridges just east of Seattle, WA.  Bellevue is fast becoming its own metropolis and with this change in population, there are an increasing number of DUI charges.  When a Bellevue Police Department officer arrests an individual for DUI within the city limits, that person will be charged in the King County District Court (East Division - Bellevue Courthouse).

This courthouse handles all types of misdemeanor charges occurring within the city limits of Bellevue, WA.  If you are facing a Bellevue DUI arrest and require an experienced Bellevue DUI Attorney, the Webb Law Firm has a vast amount of experience in this courthouse.  There are two sitting judges and very experienced prosecutors handling the DUI charges in this courthouse, it is therefore, an absolute necessity that your Bellevue DUI Attorney has the knowledge, experience and familiarity with how cases are handled here.

The Webb Law Firm has handled hundreds of DUI cases in this courthouse and can assist you if you are in need of a Bellevue DUI Lawyer.  A DUI charge in Bellevue is very difficult to defend and you will need the experience we can offer to assist you with your DUI charge.

Here are the Penalties you face if convicted of a DUI in Bellevue (call today for immediate assistance - 425-522-4200)

1st Offense (no prior offenses w/in the past 7 yrs) and Breath Test below .15 or THC concentration of 5.00 ng/mL or more: 
• 1 day jail (may be converted to 15 days of Electronic Home Monitoring at violator's expense or 90 days on the 24/7 Sobriety Program if available - if a child under 16 was in the vehicle, 1 extra day of jail is imposed) 
• 90 day license suspension 
• Not less than $350 (plus other court costs and fees) 
• Ignition interlock requirement for 1 year 
• Up to 5 years probation 
• Alcohol assessment and follow-up treatment 
• Denial of entry into Canada by Canadian Consulate

1st Offense (no prior offenses w/in the past 7 years) and Breath Test above .15 or refusal of Breath or Blood test: 
• 2 days jail (may be converted to 30 days of Electronic Home Monitoring at violator's expense or 120 days on the 24/7 Sobriety Program if available - if a child under 16 was in the vehicle, 1 extra day of jail is imposed) 
• 1 year license suspension (if refusal, then 2 years) 
• Not less than $500 (plus other court costs and fees) 
• Ignition interlock requirement for 1 year 
• Up to 5 years probation 
• Alcohol assessment and follow-up treatment 
• Denial of entry into Canada by Canadian Consulate

2nd Offense (one prior offense w/in the past 7 years) and Breath Test below .15 or THC concentration of 5.00 ng/mL or more: 
• 30 days jail (if a child under 16 was in the vehicle, 5 extra days of jail is imposed) and 60 days of Electronic Home Monitoring at violator's expense* In lieu of the mandatory 30 days in jail, with court approval, a violator may serve 4 days in jail plus either 180 days of EHM or 120 days on a 24/7 alcohol monitoring program
• 2 year license suspension 
• Not less than $500 (plus other court costs and fees) 
• Ignition interlock requirement for 5 years 
• Up to 5 years probation 
• Alcohol assessment and follow-up treatment 
• Denial of entry into Canada by Canadian Consulate

2nd Offense (one prior offense w/in the past 7 years) and Breath Test above .15 or refusal of Breath or Blood test: 
• 45 days jail (if a child under 16 was in the vehicle, 5 extra jail days imposed) and 90 days of Electronic Home Monitoring at violator's expense* In lieu of the mandatory 45 days in jail, with court approval, a violator may serve 6 days in jail and either 6 months on EHM or 120 days on a 24/7 alcohol monitoring program
• 900 day license suspension (3 years for refusal) 
• Not less than $750 (plus other court costs and fees) 
• Ignition interlock requirement for 5 years 
• Up to 5 years probation 
• Alcohol assessment and follow-up treatment 
• Denial of entry into Canada by Canadian Consulate

3rd Offense (two or more prior offenses w/in the past 7 years) and Breath Test below .15 or THC concentration of 5.00 ng/mL or more: 
• 90 days jail (if a child under 16 was in the vehicle, 10 extra days jail imposed) and 120 days of Electronic Home Monitoring at violator's expense* In lieu of the mandatory 120 days of EHM, with court approval, the violator may convert the EHM to an additional 8 days of jail
• 3 year license suspension 
• Not less than $1000 (plus other court costs and fees) 
• Ignition interlock requirement for 10 years 
• Up to 5 years probation 
• Alcohol assessment and follow-up treatment 
• Denial of entry into Canada by Canadian Consulate

3rd Offense (two or more prior offenses w/in the past 7 years) and Breath Test above .15 or Refusal of Breath or Blood test: 
• 120 days jail (if a child under 16 was in the vehicle, 10 extra days jail imposed) and 150 days of Electronic Home Monitoring at violator's expense* In lieu of the mandatory 150 days of EHM, with court approval, the violator may convert the EHM to an additional 10 days of jail
• 4 year license suspension (same for refusal) 
• Not less than $1500 (plus other court costs and fees) 
• Ignition interlock requirement for 10 years 
• Up to 5 years probation 
• Alcohol assessment and follow-up treatment 
• Denial of entry into Canada by Canadian Consulate

4th Offense (three or more prior offenses w/in the past 10 years) – regardless of breath or blood test result: 
• Felony penalties!

In lieu of mandatory EHM requirements for 2nd offense and above sentences, the offender may participate in a 6 month 24/7 sobriety monitoring program.

Contact Nathan L. Webb today for a free DUI consultation. We know Seattle DUI Defense! 

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Mr. Webb offers a free confidential initial consultation to discuss your case and review your options and rights. Contact Mr. Webb today to schedule your meeting. *Not all cases are the same and each result can be different, no attorney can guarantee any outcome.

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