Legal Question in DUI Law in Washington

I received a DWLS 3 while on probation for DUI. I reinstated my license and have completed everything asked by the courts including paying off all fines. The mandatory sentence for a probation violation is 30 days in jail. Can an attorney keep this from happening?


Asked on 9/23/14, 9:23 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Stan Glisson Glisson & Morris

Probably, but it depends largely on the court you are in. If you are convicted of DWLS (any degree), DUI statute requires a 30 day probation violation sanction.

If you are not convicted, then the court and prosecutor have a lot of flexibility in what, if anything, to do you.

If you are relicensed, most courts offer some way to resolve the DWLS charge without a conviction, creating an opportunity to avoid the 30 days.

And many courts, even if you are convicted, allow a jail alternative on the 30 days.

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Answered on 9/25/14, 12:09 pm


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