If you've been arrested for a DUI in Kent, then you already know that it's an embarrassing experience. A If you're convicted, your life and your future will be seriously impacted in countless ways. In Washington State, you can be arrested for a variety of drunk driving crimes that include minor DUI, physical control violation, felony DUI, and marijuana DUI, among others.
Most of the Kent drivers our DUI lawyers represent don't consider themselves to be criminals, and we don't view them that way either. At the Law Office of Jason S. Newcombe, we understand that sometimes honest, hard working people make mistakes and are eager to move forward with their life. However, it's important to take whatever steps you can to minimize the damage a DUI crime can cause.
Our Kent DUI attorneys have resolved hundreds of DUI cases in the State of Washington, both for first time offenders and those with prior DUIs. The majority of motorists arrested for DUI-related crimes had no intention of breaking the law, and just want a second chance without being forced to go to jail or lose their driver's license.
Prosecutors usually seek maximum punishments for persons charged with DUI crimes, which is why it makes sense to seek help from our qualified Kent DUI lawyers. If you're convicted of a first-time DUI, you could face penalties that include fines totaling up to $5,000, 364 days in jail, and a driver's license suspension. If you have previous convictions, leniency will be hard to obtain from the court.
Our Kent DUI lawyers will use their more than 30 years of combined experience in an effort to mitigate the penalties you face.
Our Kent DUI Attorneys Offer a Free Case Evaluation, So Start Working On Your Defense TodayAfter you're arrested for a DUI, you are eager to resolve your case and worried about the potential outcome. Kent DUI situations can be confusing, especially if you feel as though you are not guilty of the crime for which you're charged. The successful resolution of a Kent DUI case often means different things to different people, but many people simply want to maintain their driving privileges and stay out of jail.
Talk to one of our Kent DUI lawyers about your arrest, free of charge, and start getting an idea of how a defense may be constructed in your case. For example, if you were pulled over by the police without just cause, it may be possible to have your Kent DUI case dismissed. If your BAC (blood alcohol content) was measured by a device that was not calibrated according to Washington State regulations, it may be possible to have your charges dismissed or reduced.
A number of other factors may be relevant to your Kent DUI case, so schedule a free consultation with one of our experience litigators without any cost or risk, and then decide whether you would benefit from professional legal guidance.