Ferndale DUI AttorneyWhether you are stopped for suspicion of driving under the influence for the first or fourth time, a Ferndale DUI is a serious matter that must be resolved promptly. The State of Washington maintains strict DUI laws that carry severe penalties for those who are convicted. If you face DUI charges in Ferndale, you should seek legal counsel right away as you usually have just a few days before you appear in court for the first time on the charges. Also, important driver's license deadlines come due within the first several days.
In Washington, it is illegal to drive under the influence of drugs and/ or alcohol. It is also illegal to be in “actual physical control” of the vehicle if you are under the influence, even if you are stopped on the side of the road or parked in your very own driveway. You may also be arrested for a DUI if you do not reach the legal limit of 0.08 which would constitute a per se DUI, but show general signs of impairment. This includes impairment from using marijuana. The marijuana threshold in Washington is 5 nanograms of THC per milliliter of blood. If your blood test shows you have reached or exceeded that amount to be charged with a DUI for marijuana in Ferndale. |
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Consequences for DUI include mandatory jail time, hefty fees for probation and interlock devices, fines, license suspension, and you may also need to keep an ignition interlock device in your vehicle after your license is reinstated. The court may also require you to undergo an alcohol or drug assessment. All of these consequences are possible for a first-time DUI conviction. |
Why Hire a Ferndale DUI Attorney?A DUI charge can put your entire future on hold. To defend yourself, you need strong representation from a dedicated Ferndale DUI attorney. A keen attorney focuses his practice on DUI defense and has years of experience challenging DUI laws, breath tests, blood tests, and evidentiary concerns. You do not want to take chances when seeking legal counsel; even your first DUI can cause you to lose your license for a minimum of 90 days. In addition, DUI charges can show up on your records when a potential employer conducts a background check. Even if you are never convicted, it is in your favor to fight the charges so that they are dropped or reduced to lesser charges.
Felony DUI charges in Ferndale are particularly serious. As of 2007, you can be charged with a felony DUI if you have four or more prior DUIs (or other qualified offenses) within a ten-year period. Any previous convictions of vehicular assault or homicide that occurred under the influence will also result in a felony DUI without strong legal representation. |
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When you need a tough DUI lawyer in Ferndale on your side, look no further than Todd Anderson. T M Anderson Law is a firm dedicated to criminal DUI & DWI defense in Ferndale, Washington and surrounding areas. Call (360) 734-0908 for a free legal consultation at any time to discuss your case. |
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Todd made this huge mistake I made into something manageable, helping me each step of the way in taking the steps I needed to take in order to get my life back on track. I never want to go back to jail, and I know that if something ever happened to me or my friends or family, Todd would do everything to get the best result possible!!
- Brittani Howell
Todd was amazing! I thought for sure I would get a DUI on my record, but Todd reviewed my case thoroughly and found several issues, one of which he used to convince the prosecutor to dismiss the DUI and get me a traffic infraction! I was so amazed, I couldn't believe it! Todd is thorough, smart, and has a great calming demeanor that made me relax and not stress out about court. Todd is a great attorney and I'd recommend him to everyone.
- Mrika Pali
Todd knows his stuff! He worked hard on my behalf, researching the unique issues of my case and made the prosecutor understand my case should be dismissed. The officer made a mistake and Todd saw that right away and made that mistake into my salvation!
- Shane