Facing DUI charges in Washington means you will be facing some of the most severe penalties in the nation. Local communities throughout the Seattle area expect their police to be tough and prosecutors to bear down to get a conviction.
At Swift & McDonald, P.S., you can rely on DUI defense representation that steps up to meet the tough prosecution. Swift & McDonald attorneys offer more than two and a half decades of aggressive, successful defense. The firm has a proven track record of success, challenging everything about the prosecutor's case, including:
- Probable cause for making the traffic stop: Police need to have a very good reason to believe that your driving exhibited criminal behavior and was a danger to yourself and others on the road.
- Field sobriety test: Police must perform the field sobriety test under strict conditions. If they don't conduct the test correctly or interpret the results accurately, they may lack evidence that you were driving under the influence.
- Breathalyzer or blood tests: Breath and blood tests must be conducted under strict controlled conditions and the test equipment must be calibrated correctly.
- Arraignment: Every action the police and prosecutors make must respect and protect your rights. Any misstep can result in suppressing the evidence and reducing or dismissing the charges.
- Driver's license revocation: Your criminal defense begins at the Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) hearing, where your attorney will challenge the police records and evidence. Often, winning back your right to drive with the DMV is the first step in preparing a winning case for the criminal courts.
Military DUI Charges Defense Attorney
Swift & McDonald offices are centrally located between three of the largest U.S. military installations in Washington. Attorney Charles Swift is an experienced military criminal defense lawyer with years of knowledge and skill protecting the rights of armed forces personnel facing disciplinary actions because of DUI charges. Swift & McDonald knows what is at stake for military personnel facing misdemeanor and felony charges. Get the civilian legal counsel you need.
Experienced Seattle Washington Drunk Driving Defense Attorney
From offices in Seattle, the firm represents clients in civilian criminal matters and military family law matters throughout Washington State. Mr. Swift represents clients in military law matters at U.S. bases around the world. Contact the law firm of Swift & McDonald to arrange a free initial consultation with an experienced military criminal and family law lawyer today.
