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DUI arrest in Seattle and you're a Pharmacist….what happens next?

By Matthew Leyba

April 18, 2015

If you have been arrested for a DUI in Seattle or anywhere in Washington State and you’re a Pharmacist then you could face the possibility of some serious job repercussions depending on the final outcome of your case. It is best to contact a Seattle DUI Attorney immediately to determine what your next steps should

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WA State legislator proposes bill that would make fourth offense DUI a felony

By Matthew Leyba

January 23, 2015

Now that the 2015 Washington State legislative session is under way. The annual what can we do to make DUI laws tougher here in Washington State has begin. The latest example is a proposed bill that would make a fourth offense DUI a felony. Currently under Washington law a felony DUI law charge applies if

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How often can you expect to have Court on a DUI case?

By Matthew Leyba

December 29, 2014

One of the most common questions I get asked as a Seattle DUI Attorney is how many times will I have to go to Court for my DUI case. The answer is pretty simply…. It depends. Here are the factors that will determine how often a defendant would have to go to Court for a

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What are the three standardized field sobriety tests administered in a DUI investigation

By Matthew Leyba

December 16, 2014

Have you ever wondered what the three standardized field sobriety tests are in a DUI investigation? Well today is your lucky day. DUI Attorney Matthew Leyba and answer this question and offer a basic overview in layman’s terms of how they are administered and what the police officers look for during their DUI investigation.

The

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3 reasons you should always request a DOL hearing following a DUI arrest

By Anonymous

November 4, 2014

Often times I meet with potential clients and one of the first questions they ask is whether they should challenge the proposed license revocation that follows a DUI arrest. Usually they say they spoke with another attorney or a friend and there is a small chance of prevailing. Due to this they would rather save

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What degree is a license suspended after a DUI conviction

By Matthew Leyba

November 3, 2014

If a driver gets convicted of a DUI here in Washington State. Then they face at least a 90 day drivers license suspension if it was a first offense DUI and they took the breath test. Obviously the length of the license suspension can vary depending on the particular facts in the case including the

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Top reasons to hire DUI Attorney Matthew Leyba

By Matthew Leyba

October 30, 2014

I know, I know this isn’t supposed to be some kind of sales pitch marketing blog but a blog where any and all DUI topics are discussed. However as the owner of the law firm sometimes I just have to do this in order to run my business. As much as I don’t like it

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Funding shortage causes WA low income drivers to lose IIDs

By Matthew Leyba

June 17, 2014

If you get convicted of a DUI in Washington State you will be required to have an ignition interlock device on any vehicle you drive. The time frame varies depending on the number of prior times a driver has been required to have an IID. But it can range from 1 year to 10 years.

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Star Wars type alcohol DUI laser device coming to a City near you…Maybe

By Matthew Leyba

June 12, 2014

A new fangled Star Wars type laser device used to detect alcohol vapor has been created by Scientists in Poland. This is some pretty crazy yet fascinating technology that has been developed. Essentially its a laser device that can detect alcohol vapor like that which has been exhaled by someone who’s been drinking. Now the

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When is an IID required in a Washington State DUI case

By Matthew Leyba

June 5, 2014

If you have been
arrested for a DUI in Washington State. Then chances are at some point
during this unfortunate situation you may face the possibility of having to get
an ignition interlock device installed in your vehicle. Seattle DUI
Attorney Matthew Leyba discusses the three times when this may occur.First the most
obvious and

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