Your DUI Rights After a Stop in Vancouver, WA
Getting pulled over on suspicion of DUI is disorienting. Most people don’t know what they’re allowed to say, what tests they have to take, or what happens in the hours and days that follow. The consequences of getting it wrong — saying too much, missing a deadline, or misunderstanding what’s required — can follow you […]
Talking to Police After a DUI Arrest in Vancouver
A DUI arrest moves fast. One minute you’re on the side of the road, the next you’re in handcuffs and everything you say is being recorded. What happens in those first hours — specifically what you say and to whom — can shape your entire case. I’ve represented clients in Clark County courts for years, […]
DUI License Deadlines After a Vancouver Arrest
DUI License Deadlines After a Vancouver Arrest A DUI arrest in Washington moves fast on two separate tracks — the criminal case and the license suspension — and missing a deadline on either one can cost you your driving privileges before you ever see the inside of a courtroom. I’ve handled hundreds of DUI cases […]
First DUI Charges in Vancouver: Misdemeanor or Felony?
First DUI Charges in Vancouver Getting arrested for DUI in Vancouver is frightening, and the first question most people ask me is some version of “how bad is this?” The answer depends on specifics — your BAC, your driving record, whether anyone was hurt — but the classification of the charge (misdemeanor vs. felony) shapes […]
First-Time DUI Arrest in Vancouver, WA: What to Expect
Most people who get arrested for DUI in Clark County have never been through the criminal justice system before. They don’t know what happens next, what they should or shouldn’t say, or whether their license is already gone. That uncertainty is normal — and it’s also where mistakes happen that make an already serious situation […]
First 24 Hours After a DUI Arrest in Vancouver
Getting arrested for DUI is disorienting. Most people I talk to say the same thing: they didn’t sleep, they didn’t know what to do next, and they spent the night or early morning cycling between panic and denial. That’s understandable. But those first 24 hours matter more than most people realize, and how you handle […]
Cannabis and Drug DUIs in Vancouver, WA: What You Need to Know
How Washington Defines a Cannabis or Drug DUI Many drivers in Vancouver assume that because recreational cannabis is legal in Washington, using it can’t lead to criminal charges. That assumption is wrong. Washington treats drug-impaired driving as seriously as alcohol-impaired driving, and the science behind these cases is far messier—which is both a risk and, […]
When Should You Challenge DUI Evidence in Vancouver?
A DUI charge feels overwhelming the moment those blue lights appear in your rearview mirror. By the time you’re processed, your mind is racing through worst-case scenarios — license suspension, fines, a criminal record that follows you everywhere. What many people charged with DUI in Vancouver don’t realize is that the evidence against them may […]
How a DUI Defense Attorney in Vancouver Actually Builds Your Case?
A DUI arrest feels like the state already has you. The officer filed a report. There’s a breath test number on paper. The prosecutor has seen cases like yours hundreds of times. What most people don’t realize is that an arrest is not a conviction, and the evidence against you is rarely as airtight as […]
What Strategies Do DUI Defense Attorneys Use in Vancouver, WA?
A DUI arrest in Washington state moves fast. Within days, you’re facing two separate proceedings — a criminal case in Clark County District or Superior Court and a Department of Licensing administrative hearing. Most people don’t know those are two different fights with two different deadlines. Getting ahead of both requires a clear-eyed attorney who […]