| Being pulled over and charged with DUI can be very | | | | multiple DUI offenses. Some states, like Rhode Island, |
| frightening. You aren't sure what penalties you will face | | | | have very strict rules in place. Others are a bit more |
| and you don't know how this will affect your criminal | | | | lenient regarding DUI rule-breakers. In Washington, the |
| record, your employment status, and your ability to | | | | punishments for receiving more than one DUI include |
| receive loans or be offered jobs in the future. And, | | | | the following: |
| while one DUI can be damaging in these different | | | | · Second Offense: Jail sentence of up to 45 |
| areas of your life, multiple DUI charges can have even | | | | days, Electronic Home Detention of up to 90 days, a |
| worse ramifications. | | | | fine of up to $5,000, license revocation for up to 3 |
| With each subsequent driving under the influence | | | | years, required driving with probationary license for 5 |
| conviction you receive, your punishment will increase | | | | years, required installation of an ignition interlock device |
| substantially. After you have been charged with DUI | | | | in personal vehicle, required attendance in an alcohol |
| four times in a 10 year time period, you will face a | | | | treatment program |
| felony conviction and with it, up to several years in jail | | | | · Third Offense in a 10 year period: Jail |
| and thousands of dollars in fines. | | | | sentence of up to 120 days, Electronic Home |
| The best way to avoid such harsh penalties is to avoid | | | | Detention of up to 150 days, a fine of up to $5,000, |
| being charged with DUI at all, or at least being charged | | | | license revocation for up to 4 years, required driving |
| more than once. However, we understand that | | | | with a probationary license for 5 years, required |
| sometimes, mistakes are made and unfortunate | | | | installation of an ignition interlock system in personal |
| circumstances do arise. If you are facing multiple DUI | | | | vehicle for up to 10 years, required attendance in an |
| charges, then the help of an experienced and skilled | | | | alcohol treatment program |
| DUI defense attorney can be invaluable. | | | | As mentioned, fourth-time offenders will be charged |
| Punishment for Multiple DUI Offenses in Washington | | | | with felony DUI and will face the appropriate |
| State | | | | punishments of several years in jail and higher fines. |
| Each state has different laws and penalties regarding | | | | |