If you are like most of our clients at Callahan Law, P.S., Inc., you are probably stunned and in shock because of your DUI or Physical Control arrest.
You may even feel traumatized by the experience.
Probably, you have never been in trouble in your life, and you don’t like how it feels at all. You would never condone drunk driving and you simply cannot believe this is happening to you.
You are not alone. Few people realize that enjoying a meal out, along with a glass of wine or a few beers, could land you in big trouble on your way home.
Law enforcement agencies in the state of Washington have become extremely aggressive in identifying and stopping vehicles for even the most minor driving irregularities-hunting for drunk drivers. Some agencies require officers to stop three vehicles every hour to identify and arrest impaired drivers.
If you believe that your breath or blood alcohol level has to be .08 or higher to be charged with a crime such as drunk driving, you would be wrong.
Even if your test is well under a .08, or there is no test result at all, you can be convicted of a DUI if the prosecutor officer merely proves, beyond a reasonable doubt, that your driving was affected by alcohol, marijuana, or any drug.
If you have been charged with DUI or Physical Control, we can help. At Callahan Law, P.S., Inc., our experience has shown that your anxiety level decreases as your understanding of the process and what lies ahead increases.
We keep our clients informed so that they always know what to expect. This greatly reduces the anxiety most people experience when they think about their case, their license, and court as their hearing date approaches.
**Updated 11/15/21**
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If you have any of these factors in your case, you absolutely need skilled legal representation at your arraignment. Do not go to your arraignment alone. At the very least, if you cannot locate an attorney, bring a friend or family member who can post bail or obtain a bond to secure your release should you be taken into custody.
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At the arraignment, you will be given a date to return to court for a “pre-trial hearing.” Your DUI case can be resolved at the first pretrial hearing, although typically, you will probably attend at least 2 before your case is resolved.
A DUI case may be resolved in a variety of ways. We do not recommend it, but you can plead guilty “as charged.” A better result is more likely to be obtained if you to allow us to investigate your case and use any favorable facts we find to negotiate a reduction of the charge to a less serious offense.
Only the prosecutor has the power to reduce the charge. We have successfully negotiated thousands of DUI cases to obtain reductions for our clients at Callahan Law, P.S., Inc.
For people who have prior DUIs, even 20 or 30 years ago, prosecutors will rarely negotiate a reduction of the charge.
We have successfully obtained reductions for these clients when we can find a compelling issue that shakes the prosecutor’s confidence of getting a conviction. How do we shake that confidence?
Our team of DUI lawyers has extensive training in every aspect of a DUI case: the laws of search and seizure, proper field sobriety test procedures, the science of breath and blood testing, including the methods of infrared spectroscopy and gas chromatography.
Clients with previous DUIs may opt for a deferred prosecution (only available if diagnosed with alcoholism, drug addiction, or a mental condition requiring treatment).
The cost of treatment is at the person’s expense.
A deferred prosecution avoids all jail time, the DUI fine, and only imposes court and probation costs.
It also prevents a license suspension or revocation, unless the officer alleges the breath test was refused. However, only one deferred prosecution is allowed in a person’s lifetime.
It is best for first-offenders to save this option for a possible future offense when mandatory minimum jail terms are 30 to 120 days in length, rather than just a day or two.
If you are convicted of a DUI, the court will sentence you to:
If you have certain prior alcohol-related convictions, the consequences are much more severe.
Other Consequences of a DUI Conviction
We want to help you avoid these consequences.
We want to you not to give up hope because we have helped thousands of people in your situation and we can help you too.
At Callahan Law, P.S., Inc., we tackle the toughest cases and are proud of our results. We are driven in defense of those who drive-and our mission is to give you hope for the future and to reduce your anxiety now.
We will defend your license and your liberty. We are by your side when it seems the whole world is on your back.
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Experience
Our Team of Attorneys and Paralegals have over 30 years of combined experience. We know the law and understand how to apply it to your case.
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Focused on You
We create a custom defense for every client. Not all cases are the same and we know that. Your concerns and goals are our top priority.
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Reputation
As a long time author and speaker Ms. Callahan is respected across the county for her trial skills and investigative knowledge. He reputation proceeds herself when appearing in court.
If you are thinking that you need the help of an attorney, you are right. But how do you pick the right attorney?
You should not trust your DUI case to just any attorney.
These cases involve scientific testing methods and technology.
Accordingly, you should choose an attorney who has specialized knowledge, training, and skill in these scientific methods and technology, and who has knowledge of the laws concerning these forms of evidence.
Steer away from general practice attorneys who only handle the occasional DUI case. You wouldn’t choose a family doctor for brain surgery; you would choose a brain surgeon with extensive knowledge and experience.
Attorney Linda M. Callahan owns her own breath test machine, similar to the machine you may have encountered in your case.
Our attorneys are trained to look for errors with the breath test and to review maintenance and repair records for problems.
She has had Field Sobriety Testing and Drug Recognition Evaluation training by NHTSA certified instructors, is certified to administer standardized field sobriety tests and ensures her team of talented attorneys is equally well-trained.
We can spot errors officers have made administering and scoring these tests.
At Callahan Law, P.S., Inc., we have the knowledge, experience and skill to handle even the toughest DUI and Physical Control cases.
We have a good rapport with the prosecutors in Pierce County.
They respect us for our knowledge and for the extensive efforts they see us employ on behalf of our clients.
When you retain Callahan Law, P.S., Inc., you can be certain that you will have a team of lawyers who bring to bear every possible defense in your case.
In every case, we seek cutting-edge strategies and innovative approaches. Please let us help you with your Pierce County DUI or Physical Control case.
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