DUI Defense

Spokane DUI/DWI Defense Lawyer

If you are convicted of a driving under the influence (DUI or DWI) in Washington or Oregon, you face mandatory jail time and significant fines. For many people, the most significant penalty is suspension of their driving privileges. Loss of your ability to drive can mean loss of your job, particularly if you are a commercial driver. Even after your driver's license is restored, you will likely face expensive high-risk insurance rates and an ignition interlock on your car.

My name is Christian Phelps, and as a DUI/DWI defense lawyer in Spokane, I have defended a wide range of alcohol related offenses and will use my experience to help you.

If you've been arrested for DUI/DWI in Washington state, you have only 30 days to request an administrative hearing with the Washington Department of Licensing to try to save your driver's license. If you fail to do that, your license will be automatically suspended. I will represent you at this hearing to challenge the evidence the government presents against you.

I have litigated drunk diving cases for over 10 years, and I know that there are several possible defenses for a DUI/DWI charge:

• The officer may have lacked probable cause to stop you
• There may be insufficient evidence of impairment
• The officer may have failed to follow proper procedures
• The officer may not have been certified to operate the Breathalyzer machine
• The Breathalyzer machine may not have been properly calibrated

Another option for handling a DUI case is deferred prosecution. While you will need to attend intensive alcohol treatment, deferred prosecution will let you avoid jail time and driver's license suspension. As your attorney, we will discuss whether this option is right for you and determine the best way to proceed with your case

Contact us for your free consultation: if you face DUI/DWI charges in Washington or Oregon, there are important time deadlines that can affect your DUI charges, so it’s important that you quickly contact Spokane criminal defense attorney Christian Phelps.