YOUR COMMUNITY RESOURCE: WASHINGTON STATE DUI AND CRIMINAL TRAFFIC BLOG - BY SEATTLE DUI LAWYER W. JAMES KOTLOWSKI tag:typepad.com,2003:weblog-1711590 2012-01-12T10:52:50-08:00 Writings of Seattle DUI Lawyer W. James Kotlowski. A Discussion of Washington State DUI, Department of Licensing, Criminal Traffic Law Issues and DUI News etc. 17 years of experience. TypePad Are Payment Plans available for my DUI Attorney Fee? tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e553da03ec88330167606acb8b970b 2012-01-12T10:52:50-08:00 2012-01-12T10:53:05-08:00 Yes, we at Kotlowski Law Office PLLC understand today’s extremely uncertain economic climate and that sometimes it is difficult to pay the entire legal fee (or even 50%) in advance as most DUI attorneys in Washington require. At Kotlowski Law... James Kotlowski http://duiseattleblog.typepad.com/dui_seattle/2012/01/a.html How can I look up my criminal record in Washington State? tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e553da03ec88330162febb2455970d 2011-12-30T16:06:48-08:00 2011-12-30T16:07:29-08:00 The Washington State Patrol (WSP) Website allows you to look up your criminal history/records. See Look-up my Washington Criminal Records. The cost is $10.00 and you will need a credit card. James Kotlowski http://duiseattleblog.typepad.com/dui_seattle/2011/12/how-can-i-look-up-my-criminal-record-in-washington-state.html How often can I do a deferred prosecution on my DUI? tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e553da03ec88330162fe7a88ea970d 2011-12-26T15:22:24-08:00 2011-12-26T15:22:56-08:00 Once. In Washington State you can do a deferred prosecution only once on a DUI or Physical Control. James Kotlowski http://duiseattleblog.typepad.com/dui_seattle/2011/12/how-often-can-i-do-a-deferred-prosecution-pn-my-dui.html How "long" does the prosecutor have to file DUI charges against me? tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e553da03ec88330162fe3aa9f6970d 2011-12-22T16:36:42-08:00 2011-12-22T16:38:13-08:00 You were arrested for DUI or Physical Control - months ago - but no charges were filed. What's happening?? This is a very common occurrence for State cases (State Patrol, Sheriff), especially in King County where charges are typically filed... James Kotlowski http://duiseattleblog.typepad.com/dui_seattle/2011/12/how-long-does-the-prosecutor-have-to-file-dui-charges-against-me.html How many days do I have to request a Department of Licensing Hearing after my DUI arrest? tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e553da03ec88330162fe26a80b970d 2011-12-21T12:11:04-08:00 2011-12-21T12:11:04-08:00 You only have 20 days from the date of your arrest for DUI or Physical Control in Washington State to request a Washington State Department of Licensing (DOL) hearing. If you do nothing your license will be suspended 60 days... James Kotlowski http://duiseattleblog.typepad.com/dui_seattle/2011/12/how-many-days-do-i-have-to-request-a-department-of-licensing-hearing-after-my-dui-arrest.html What happens at DUI arraignment in Washington State? tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e553da03ec88330162fd0b168d970d 2011-11-28T11:55:59-08:00 2011-11-28T12:07:17-08:00 At your DUI Arraignment Court Hearing the Judge will go over basic information about you (name/date of birth - want to make sure got right person) and your legal constitutional rights at arraignment (form that you will sign and submit... James Kotlowski http://duiseattleblog.typepad.com/dui_seattle/2011/11/what-happens-at-dui-arraignment-in-washington-state-.html