DUI Defense Lawyer

DUI Court Process

Seattle, Washington, DUI Defense Lawyer you can rely on If you have been charged with DUI, you will be facing an unfamiliar criminal law process. Although it may seem like the best thing to do is to simply plead guilty at arraignment and take your punishment, by doing so you would be denying yourself some basic rights. There is ALWAYS an effective defense at every point of the DUI trial process. I provide a free consultation to discuss your DUI trial and court process All major credit cards accepted and payment plans may be available I am attorney Peter J. Peaquin. As an experienced DUI trial lawyer, I know the DUI court process well. Before you roll over and give up your rights to the prosecutor, I invite you to learn more about the DUI trial process. After reading the brief process summary information on this page, contact me to discuss the circumstances of your DUI charges and how I can help you through the court process. A conviction on a DUI charge is serious. I urge you to start a strong defense to protect your rights and get the best possible outcome for your drunk driving charges right away. Essentially, the DUI court process involves three steps: First step: The arraignment. During the initial arraignment, we will enter a plea of not guilty on your behalf. After the plea, the judge may set conditions of release, impose bail, or order you to stay in jail; Next step: Legal motions and negotiations. Over the next several weeks and months the prosecution and defense (you and/or your attorney) will be appearing at a varying number of mandatory pre-trial court dates, during which motions may be scheduled, a plea bargain may be entered, or readiness for trial determined. Finally: The DUI trial. At the trial, the facts of a case are presented and decided on by either a judge or a jury. The DUI trial step is, of course, the most complex. Trials proceed in a regulated manner and, for those without adequate experience, can be complicated. An experienced DUI attorney should be retained to ensure the best representation possible. I have had over 17 years of trial experience, much of it with DUI cases. My practice is now focused on defending allegations of driving under the influence, and I have educated myself on all aspects of Washington DUI Law and the DUI court process. Although no one WANTS to go to trial for DUI, being WILLING to go to trial if necessary can insure your best possible outcome. I invite you to learn more about DUI defense through my DUI Practice Center Contact my office to schedule a free consultation about ways I can help you establish and present a strong defense of your rights and your future. You don't have to face this alone. For more detail visit DUI