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Is Your Driver’s License Suspended from a DUI? You May be Eligible for an IIL Drivers License

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Is Your Driver’s License Suspended from a DUI? You May be Eligible for an IIL Drivers License

If your Washington State driver license has been suspended or revoked because of a DUI or other drug and/or alcohol related offense, you may be eligible for a IIL, or Ignition Interlock Driver License.  For many, having the ability to drive is a necessary part of life; going to doctors appointments, picking up kids from daycare, driving to and from work etc, and filling out paper work and paying monthly costs is worth having their driving capabilities restored by obtaining an IIL.

You may qualify for an Ignition Interlock Driver License if you meet all of the following requirements:

  • You must have an unexpired Washington State driver license.
  • You have a Washington State residential address.
  • You have an arrest or conviction of any of the following;  1) DUI or physical control involving drug or alcohol, 2) reckless driving, 3) vehicular assault involving drugs or alcohol, or 4) vehicular homicide involving drugs or alcohol.
  • Your current suspension or revocation doesn’t include and of the following; 1) minor in possession, or 2) habitual traffic offender, suspended 1st degree.

Along with a IIL you must also install and maintain an ignition interlock device on any vehicle you drive.   An ignition interlock device is an instrument installed in or near the steering wheel of your vehicle that will require you to blow into before you can start the vehicle.  Your BAC, or blood alcohol content, blow must be under .025 for the vehicle to start.

To apply for an IIL you must:

  1. Install an ignition interlock device on vehicles you will drive.  The installer will send the proof of installation to the Department of Licensing.  See our recommended list of DUI / Reckless Driving Ignition Interlock Companies by clicking here.
  2. Obtain SR-22 car insurance.
  3. Complete a Restricted Driver License Application, available on the Washington State Department of Licensing website, www.dol.wa.gov.
  4. Submit the application and fee.

If the DOL approves your application they will mail or email or Ignition Interlock Driver License when your license suspension or revocation begins.  Once you have your IIL you may legally drive your ignition interlock equip vehicle as long as you maintain and pay for the ignition interlock device and SR-22 insurance.

If you have been arrested and/or charged with a DUI, reckless driving, or any other drug and/or alcohol charge in Washington State, contact the qualified DUI and criminal defense attorneys at David O Defense to schedule a free consultation, 206-459-6392.  They will listen to your case and answer any questions you may have, including questions concerning driver license suspension.

 

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3 Kids + 2 Cows + 1 DUI Equals Major Trouble for a Nevada Women

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3 Kids + 2 Cows + 1 DUI Equals Major Trouble for a Nevada Women

Twenty nine year-old, Tori Dawn McKinnley, of Nevada made some major mistakes on July 16th.  According to Mohave County sheriff’s reports, Tori had been heavily under the influence of alcohol when she ran her pickup truck into two cows and continued on to the local convenience store.

At approximately 10:25 pm officers approached the pickup truck at the convenience store and noticed front end damage.  They discovered Tori’s three children in the back seat of the pickup, ages 6, 7, and 9.  After making sure the kids were ok, the officers questioned the kids about their mother and the truck.  The children told the officers that their mother had hit two cows while driving on Stockton Hill Road.  Seconds later, Tori came out of the convenience store and pointed at the front of her pickup and said, “cows.”

Officer’s immediately suspected McKinnley of DUI, driving under the influence.  She smelled of alcohol and admitted to drinking two beers.  After failing the DUI field sobriety tests, the mother of three was arrested and taken to jail where her breathalyzer test results revealed a BAC level of 0.243, over three times Arizona’s legal limit of 0.08.  Obviously, Tori had a bit more to drink than 2 beers.

McKinnley’s kids were taken to a local hospital due to one of the kids complaining of leg pains.  They all checked out fine and were released to a relative.

Tori was thrown into Mohave County jail and charged with three counts of felony aggravated DUI, for having three passengers under the age of 15 in her vehicle while DUI, and one felony aggravated DUI for driving on a suspended driver’s license.  Tori had her license suspend in 2013 when she received a DUI out of Nevada.  Tori is facing some serious chargers and will definitely need to hire a reputable DUI lawyer to help fight her case.

As for the cows, no mention was made, but there is a high likelihood that Tori will be responsible to reimburse the owner for any veterinary expenses or losses that occurred.

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NFL Player Josh Gordon Charged with DUI

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NFL Player Josh Gordon Charged with DUI

Last week Cleveland Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon was arrested and charged with DUI and timing could not be worse for the star athlete who has had a history of NFL game suspensions because of substance abuse.  According to North Carolina police, Gordon was speeding at 50 mph on a 35 mph road around 3am on Monday July 7th.  Allegedly Gordon admitted to drinking three vodka cocktails but would not comment on any drug or marijuana usage.   Gordon’s blood alcohol content measured at 0.09, just above the legal North Caroline limit of 0.08.  Gordon was arrested, taken to jail, and charged with DUI.  Later that day his buddy Haydn “Fats” Thomas, a convicted felon, posted the $500.00 bail and Gordon was released.

Gordon’s NFL career is on the line with this additional DUI charge.  Currently the 23 year-old is dealing with a possible one year suspension for a failed drug test, and will have an appeal hearing within a few weeks with the NFL Players Association to dispute the drug use allegation.  Last year, Gordon tested positive for codeine and was penalized with a two game suspension and pay withheld from two played games.  Collegiate days were no better, Gordon was suspended twice at Baylor with the second suspension being indefinite due to failed drug testing.  He transferred to Utah were he sat out the entire season because of drug use and failed tests.

Hours after learning about Josh Gordon’s DUI arrest, Cleveland’s general manager Ray Farmer released the statement, “We are aware of the matter and are disappointed to learn of this situation. We will comment further at the appropriate time.”

ESPN Insider, John Clayton spoke about Gordon’s DUI arrest and NFL future, “And this is at time when he is facing a one year suspension and has known about it for a couple of months.  His decision-making seems to be bad. His friends may be questionable and at this stage the Cleveland Browns don’t know if he is going to be able to play, it looks pretty bad for Josh Gordon, at that hearing now he is going to have to add this conversation (recent DUI charge) and there’s a great chance he’s not going to be able to play this year.

Hiring a reputable DUI lawyer will be crucial for Josh Brown and his NFL career.  He will need an a strong defense attorney to negotiate his DUI case down to a lesser charge or best case scenario to be dismissed, for any hope to play in the upcoming season.

 

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