Legal Question in DUI Law in Washington

DUI Law

In Washington state, a police officer has to ask you if you would like to speak with an attorney before summiting to a blood or breath test in a DUI charge.

In my case the officer made three attempts by telephone to reach an attorney and was unsucessful.

Does this mean I could win this case on a violation of my rights?


Asked on 1/03/08, 11:57 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

James J. White, attorney Law Offices of Smith & White, PLLC

Re: DUI Law

Generally speaking, yes. The violation of your rights must prejudice you, usually in the form of incriminating evidence which gets suppressed. Then, without their key evidence they could lose the case. However, they may have other evidence. So, you could win but not necessarily.

Contact me directly if you'd like help with the case.

At your service,

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Answered on 1/04/08, 11:08 am
James J. White, attorney Law Offices of Smith & White, PLLC

Re: DUI Law

Generally speaking, yes. The violation of your rights must prejudice you, usually in the form of incriminating evidence which gets suppressed. Then, without their key evidence they could lose the case. However, they may have other evidence. So, you could win but not necessarily.

Contact me directly if you'd like help with the case.

At your service,

Read more
Answered on 1/04/08, 11:15 am


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