DUI and Traffic FAQs

At The Law Offices of Barbara A. Bowden, we are always happy to answer questions about traffic offenses in Washington. We work hard to stay updated with laws and enjoy sharing our knowledge with others. Below are some questions our clients frequently ask us.

Frequently Asked Questions about traffic tickets in Tacoma and Lakewood, Washington

• How much does a speeding ticket cost in Washington State and what should I do if I get one?

• Do I need a traffic ticket attorney for my teenager’s traffic infraction?

• What happens if I get multiple traffic offenses?

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• Can a self-driving car receive a traffic ticket?

Frequently Asked Questions about DUIs in Tacoma and Lakewood, Washington

• Do I need a DUI attorney?

• What is deferred prosecution?

• What is probable cause? 

• What is the implied consent law?

• What should I expect after a DUI arrest?

• What are the fines and penalties for receiving a DUI in Washington State?

• Are field sobriety tests voluntary?

• What does BAC mean?

• When should I take a blood alcohol test? When should I not?

• Is it legal for police officers to search my vehicle in a DUI arrest?

• I took a breathalyzer hours after driving, and my blood alcohol level was over the legal limit, but I wasn’t drunk while driving. Can I fight my DUI charges?

• If I’m not arrested for a DUI on the scene, will I face any charges?

• Is my license suspended before or after I go to court for my DUI?

• Will I lose my CDL if I get a DUI?

• Will a DUI affect my job search?

• How long will a DUI stay on my record?

• What are the consequences of drinking and driving under 21?

• My child is facing a DUI—How can I help?

• What happens after my second DUI?

• What should I do after my car is towed?

• What happens if I move to a different state after being charged with a DUI in Washington?

• Are there different penalties for DUI and reckless driving in Washington?

• Has Uber decreased DUIs?

• Is road rage real?

• If I’ve been arrested for a DUI in the states, can I still travel to Canada?

Frequently Asked Questions about Marijuana DUIs in Washington State

Just like with alcohol, you can be arrested for marijuana DUI if you are driving impaired. Determining if you are impaired isn’t as easy as basing it off of your breathalyzer results, though.  Blood must be drawn and tested in order to measure for THC. Whether you are a habitual marijuana user or you only smoke pot occasionally, you can still be at risk.

• What is a marijuana blood test?

• Can a medical marijuana cardholder be charged with a DUI?

• How do officers determine marijuana impairment?

• What are the types of THC?

• Are habitual marijuana users more at risk?

• What are the legal limits for marijuana in Washington?

• Are you allowed to have marijuana in your vehicle?

• I’m under the legal limit. Can I still get a marijuana DUI?

Even though marijuana is legal in Washington State, as you can see there are still many risky situations you can get into. At the Law Offices of Barbara A. Bowden, we encourage you to be safe rather than being sorry. We know this is still a confusing area of the law, though, so if you have any more questions about how smoking marijuana and driving mix, be sure to contact our office. We’d love to answer any and all of your questions. If you were recently charged with marijuana DUI, we can walk you through your options and figure out what you should do next!