Facing a DUI?
Fight for Your Freedom and Protect Your Future
Knauss Law is here to help you stay out of jail and protect your future -- because a single mistake shouldn't define the rest of your life.
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Protect Yourself – The Right Defense Starts Now
A DUI arrest happens fast, and every decision you make matters. Hesitation or missteps can cost you your freedom, reputation, and future.
At Knauss Law, we fight to protect your rights and minimize the consequences. No legal jargon. No empty promises. Just real defense, real results.
Charged with a DUI?
The Right Defense Today Means a Better Tomorrow
A DUI arrest can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to face it alone. At Knauss Law, we aggressively protect your rights, safeguard your freedom, and work to minimize the impact on your future.
Know Your Rights – The Truth About DUI in Washington
- How It Starts: A DUI stop can result from minor infractions like speeding or a broken taillight.
- Field Sobriety Tests: Officers may request a Voluntary Sobriety Test if they suspect impairment.
- Arrest Decision: Based on “totality of the evidence,” an officer can arrest you for DUI.
- Breath & Blood Tests: Tests at the station or hospital determine BAC.
- DUI Below .08: You can still be charged if the officer believes you showed impairment or dulled senses.
- Not Just BAC: DUI arrests rely on officer observations, not just test results.
What Can Happen
A DUI isn’t just a charge—it comes with serious consequences:
License Suspension (Up to 2 years)- Jail Time (Up to 364 days)
- Fines (Up to $5,000)
- SR-22 Insurance (Required for 3 years)
- Probation & Alcohol Treatment
- Ignition Interlock Device
- Remote Alcohol Monitoring
Penalties increase with higher BAC/THC levels, past DUIs, or breath test refusals.
Don’t Forget: A DUI triggers a separate DOL case, which could cost you your license—even before your court date. You have seven (7) days from your arrest to request a hearing with the Washington State Department of Licensing (DOL). There are no extensions. If you don’t request a hearing, your license will be suspended or revoked 30 days after your arrest.
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What to Do
You need to act as quickly as possible. There are deadlines that must be met, steps that need to be taken, a sound strategy to be devised – all while you try to deal with the reality of the arrest and the immediate consequences at home and at work.
It has to start with you even if you feel like the walls have closed in and you can barely sleep or breathe.
Don’t wait, contact Knauss Law Firm, from the police station if you can.
Criminal Penalties
As a gross misdemeanor charge, a DUI conviction could lead to a mandatory jail sentence, loss of license, fines, and a probationary period.
With a prior DUI on your record, these penalties will increase – dramatically.
Call Us, Your Path to Getting Your Life Back Starts Here
We have represented hundreds of people accused of breaking Washington DUI laws. They’ve all felt the way you do. There’s no reason to continue to feel embarrassed and hopeless.
Possible DUI Penalties
Minimum Jail Time or Home MonitoringMaximum Jail TimeFines & FeesLicense SuspensionIgnition InterlockAlcohol/Drug AssessmentProbationDUI Penalties Can Be Fought
At Knauss Law, we know Washington DUI laws inside and out. You have the right to a defense and the right to tell your story. We’ll stand by your side, fight for your rights, and work to minimize the impact on your life.
Knauss Law is here to help you get your life back.
Every Client Deserves a Strong Defense
At Knauss Law, we’ve spent decades defending hardworking Washington residents. Your rights matter, and we’ll fight to protect them.
We know the stress you’re facing. We know what’s at stake. It starts with your call—let us help you get your life back.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Automatic license suspension (at least 1 year).
- Longer mandatory jail time if convicted.
- Higher fines and stricter probation terms.
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