Unfortunately, the 4-month period will keep extending itself. You will not get rid of the Ignition Interlock Device (IID) requirement until you have met it. You simply will not be able to obtain a driver’s license without that IID restriction. It’s a crazy policy, but that’s the Legislature and DOL for you.

Maybe. It depends on the Court. This is the hearing where your DUI is dismissed. If you are in compliance, timely completed the 2-year treatment and complied with all the other court’s conditions – your appearance is usually not required in most Courts. However, I would check with the Court Clerk or your attorney just to be sure.

Hailey’s Law in Washington State requires a mandatory impound of your vehicle for twelve (12) hours on any vehicle driven by a person arrested for DUI or Physical Control. So even if you are released by the officer or trooper after the arrest and it is your very 1st offense – your vehicle will be impounded.

No. Washington State Law enforcement officers no longer punch your license when arrested for DUI or Physical Control. The law changed in 2013 doing away with this requirement.

364 days. Unless, it is a felony (5th in 10 years). With a 1/3 off for good time – about 8 months. That is the maximum jail time a Judge can impose on you for violations of the Court’s DUI conditions. Obviously, depending on the offense level there may be mandatory minimums on your DUI case. You may also be eligible for work release.

Maybe soon. Current Washington State law is that a fifth DUI within 10 years is a felony. There was a proposal the 2015 legistative session to make a ‘fourth DUI a felony, but it failed. See story http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Bill-would-make-4th-offense-DUI-a-felony-in-Wash-state-289354051.html

The Washington State Department of Licensing has an online real-time service that allows you to check the status of your drivers license anytime. See link: Check my driver license status

Kotlowski Law Office PLLC offers very flexible down payments and monthly payment plans for your DUI attorney fee. Down payments may start as low as $1000.00 if you are eligible . Ty pical monthly payments range from $300.00 to $600.00. See Online Case Evaluation or simply call and/or text 24 hours a day to (206) 335-2422 to schedule a free consultation with James Kotlowski. If not answered immediately, our office will return your text/call/and/or email as soon as we can.

Day reporting is basically an alternative to Jail for people who do not have the money to post bail, or who have had a poor history of compliance with the Court’s Conditions. (i.e. no consumption alcohol, not doing treatment, not reporting to probation etc.) This allows defendants to report daily to Seattle Municipal’s D ay Reporting Program (2nd floor of Justice Center) until their court case or sentence is complete. While on day reporting, they can also go about their daily routine of work, treatment or whatnot. In all DUI cases, you will be given a breath test when you report. Day reporting is Monday-Friday. Typically, these are repeat offender DUI cases.

In Seattle Municipal Court if the Warrant amount is less than $10,000.00 you can go to the first floor of the Seattle Justice Center, 600 Fifth Ave and set a hearing. (you will see clerk windows after security on right) You will not usually be taken into custody by the Court. However, the bench warrant will stay in place until the warrant quash hearing is held. If the Judge made the warrant pr’able (will say ” no PR” if applicable) the court clerk can just quash (cancel) it at the window and set the next hearing for your case. (what type of hearing – {arraignment, pre-trial, sentencing, review/revocation} will depend on what stage of the case you were at when you missed your Court appearance) Obviously, the above information is subject to change at any time without notice.