DUI

Whatcom County DUI Attorney

Being stopped for suspicion of drunken driving is an experience you don’t forget, especially if it is your first time. Serious DUI charges in Whatcom County can lead to serious penalties if you are convicted. Do not wait to seek an experienced attorney to fight your DUI. You have just a few days to respond to the charges before you appear in court, which is why you need a strong DUI defense attorney to quickly sort through the evidence pertaining to your case in order to develop a compelling argument.

How Could I be Charged if I Blew Under the Limit?

In Whatcom County, police officers may place you under arrest and charge you for driving under the influence if you showed signs of impairment behind the wheel. Typically, you are tested on a breathalyzer to determine your blood alcohol concentration after you are arrested. The national standard for a “per se” DUI is 0.08; however, if police determined you were impaired despite blowing below 0.08 you could still face charges.

 

Whether you were impaired from drinking alcohol or marijuana in Whatcom County is also matter for concern. While recreational use of marijuana has been legalized, police can place you under arrest if they suspect that you are driving while under the influence of marijuana. You may also be pressured into taking a blood test to determine your level of intoxication. The marijuana threshold is 5 nanograms of THC per milliliter of blood in Whatcom County.

Do I Need a Whatcom County DUI Lawyer?

DUI is not a crime for which you want to defend yourself. There is only a short window of time to develop a compelling case and have your license reinstated. A dedicated Whatcom County DUI attorney like Todd Anderson will protect your interests and uphold your rights throughout each step of the legal process.

 

DUI is not a crime for which you want to defend yourself. There is only a short window of time to develop a compelling case and have your license reinstated. A dedicated Whatcom County DUI attorney like Todd Anderson will protect your interests and uphold your rights throughout each step of the legal process.

 

Even a first time misdemeanor DUI can stand to dismantle everything you have worked for up to this point. A DUI conviction shows on your records for the rest of your life. A simple DUI charge can appear on a background check. With the help of an attorney like Todd Anderson of Whatcom County, you strengthen your chances of having your charges dropped or reduced to lesser charges.

 

A felony DUI charge in Whatcom County is of even greater concern. As of 2007, four or more prior DUI charges within a ten year period can result in a felony DUI charge. Any previous convictions of vehicular assault or homicide that occurred under the influence will also result in a felony DUI without strong legal representation.

Strong legal defense against a Whatcom DUI can be received by working with defense attorney Todd Anderson. T M Anderson Law is a firm dedicated to criminal DUI & DWI defense in Whatcom County, Washington and surrounding areas. Call (360) 734-0908 for a free legal consultation to discuss your case.

about todd

I am a local boy, born and raised in Whatcom County, and I understand the complexities and inner-workings of this very interesting and diverse community. My families have lived here for at least 5 generations and I am proud of my heritage and deep roots here.

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