Legal Question in DUI Law in Washington
Fingerprinting
If one is arrested for dui are fingerprints taken?
Asked on 4/19/04, 12:25 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Jeffrey A. Lustick, Esq
The Lustick Law Firm
Re: Fingerprinting
No, fingerprints are taken unless the arrestee has an active arrest warrant. I have noticed, however, that some officers here in Whatcom County have started taking photos of arrestees in their police cars after a DUI arrest. But to answer your question, usually it�s �no.�
Answered on 4/19/04, 11:26 am