DUI Kirkland

There seems to be no shortage of news stories on drunk driving lately.  Two high school graduates are killed by a DUI repeat offender.  An intoxicated mother crashes her vehicle–her two young children survive.  Most people are enraged when they hear these stories.  It is a horrific reality: drinking and driving can be deadly.

With that said we must remember that every accused person deserves their day in court.  This is the way the American Justice System works.  Many people with drinking problems can be rehabilitated, and I have seen that first hand in my law practice.

Part of my job as a DUI lawyer is to facilitate professional treatment for those people who suffer from alcoholism or drug addiction.  Washington law requires that everyone accused of DUI must get an alcohol evaluation.

For many people a DUI is an isolated event–a one time mistake that they will never repeat.  For others, a DUI is one of many indicators that they have a serious disease.

The professionals at Associated Behavioral Health and New Life Recovery Solutions are very good at their jobs.   They assess whether or not a person accused of DUI would benefit from treatment.  If treatment is recommended the court will enforce that recommendation and make it a part of the sentencing conditions.

Can DUI offenders be rehabilitated?  Yes, they can.  Many people who get arrested for DUI completely turn their lives around after the experience.  Washington lawyers, judges and treatment providers who handle DUI cases are taking their roles very seriously.  We all know that our words and our decisions play an important role in whether or not an alcoholic corrects their problem.  We must do what we can to help one another and hope that our influence is a motivator for change.

Kirkland, WA is a great place to go boating or watch the 4th of July fireworks.  You may have already found out that Kirkland Police are especially ready for people who celebrate this holiday on or near Lake Washington.

If you were arrested for DUI or BUI on the 4th of July you will need a defense lawyer who is experienced in the Kirkland court.  Karlie Valdez has been successfully defending people of DUI and BUI in Kirkland for over seven years.  Time is of the essence after a DUI arrest.  Call Karlie Valdez for a free one hour consultation about your rights and what to expect in the court process.

Here’s a brief detour from DUI Law.  I am often asked for referrals for a good Washington Real Estate Lawyer.  No one knows real estate law like Mike Valdez in Ocean Shores, WA.

Mike has 34 years of experience practicing law and real estate is his favorite practice area.  If you need a lawyer for real estate transactions, litigation, landlord tenant issues, or foreclosures call Mike Valdez.

Anyone who has ever visited Kirkland, WA knows that it is a great place to be in the summer.  When the sun actually starts making a regular appearance people from all over the greater Seattle area are drawn to Kirkland’s waterfront to meet friends, dine and hang out in local pubs.

The reality is that when you decide to enjoy that first cocktail in Kirkland you must decide how you are going to get home without being arrested for DUI.  If you chose to drive after consuming any alcohol there is a strong likelihood that you will meet a Kirkland law enforcement officer on your way home.

“If we can get them before they get on the highway, that’s great — we limit exposure to the public,” said Kirkland Sgt. Rob Saloum. “We’re as visible as we can be, and people know we’re out there. Unfortunately, there will always be people who try to push it and get home.”

There are really only three main roads out of Kirkland.  If you find yourself leaving a Kirkland pub or bar around closing time take a walk and look around.  You will see patrols specifically looking for DUI.   State Troopers also focus on the area because they are well aware of Kirkland’s allure for summertime drinking and they can successfully keep drunk drivers from easy access to Highways 520 and 405.

Not surprisingly bar owners in Kirkland feel that this is unfair.  Because the police are so tough on enforcement it makes the city seem more wild than it really is.  The truth is there is very little crime in Kirkland to distract the police from looking for people to arrest for DUI.  So be safe Kirkland lovers!  Arrange for a ride home if you have been drinking.

If you have recently been arrested for DUI in Kirkland please seek the advice of an experienced Kirkland DUI Attorney.