DUI/DWI Defense
Driving Under the Influence is the most common crime in America. It also has severe and unique penalties associated with a conviction. If you are convicted of a DUI, you face mandatory jail sentences and fines, required alcohol classes, drivers license suspensions, higher insurance rates, and ignition interlock requirements (blow and go). See DUI Sentencing Grid (PDF). DUIs can never be vacated from your criminal history and it may be a bar from entering certain countries. See Seattle Times article: DUI record can keep you barred from Canada.
The laws are ever changing and you need an attorney that is competent and up to date with the latest defense techniques.
Contact Dean Chuang at (509) 926-4900. He is also available for emergency telephonic consultation after hours at the same number.
- What should I say if I am stopped by a police officer and he asks me if I've been drinking?
- Do I have to attempt the "field sobriety tests?"
- Should I have to take a portable breath test (PBT)?
- Does the officer have to read me my rights? What if he/she doesn't? Do I have the right to talk to a lawyer?
- Do I have to take a breath test at the police station?
ASSERTION OF YOUR RIGHTS CARD
DUI is a crime of opinion. Many times, the officer stops a person for a simple traffic infraction, however, based on the driver’s behavior, statements, and physical characteristics, such stops turn into full blown DUI investigations. You have the right against self-incrimination. The officer is attempting to gather evidence for his case and he is asking you to help him. If an officer wants you to perform field tests or a breath test, request to speak with Attorney Dean Chuang at (509) 926-4900.
Print out the Assertion of rights card and keep it with your registration and proof of insurance.
PRINTABLE VERSION
OFFICER,
I will provide my driver's license, registration, and proof of insurance.
I will sign a citation, if any, then I want to leave immediately.
I will not answer any questions without an attorney present.
I do not have to do "Field Sobriety Tests" and I refuse to do them.
I do not consent to or want to be recorded.
I do not consent to my person, car, or other property being searched.
If I am arrested I want an attorney now. I do not waive my rights.
If you want me to take a breath or blood test, I want to talk to my attorney, Dean Chuang first.
CALL (509) 926-4900 (24 hours)
If he cannot be reached, I want to talk to a public defender or some other attorney.
I will submit to a breath or blood test. If I am requested to take a breath or blood test I also want an additional legal blood test.
If I am not under arrest I want to leave. Please tell me so I may lock my car and walk away.
THANK YOU.