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What a Washington State DWLS Offense Can
Mean to You
In Washington, DWLS (driving while license
is suspended) is the most common traffic
offense. A Washington license suspension
falls into three separate categories, with
different levels of difficulty for the
offender. All should be taken seriously, as
a conviction can have devastating effects on
a person’s life, especially if they are
unable to drive for many years.
The most severe variety of WA license
suspension is called DWLS – First Degree.
This law applies to persons who are charged
with driving after their license was already
suspended due to the fact they were a
habitual traffic offender. Being convicted
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misdemeanor results
in a mandatory jail
term, and can result
in a fine of up to
$5,000.
Washington State
DWLS in the Second
Degree is only
slightly less severe
than a DWLS – First
Degree. This variety
of Wahsington DWLS
is issued to persons
who are caught
driving on a
suspended license
for reasons other
than being a
habitual traffic
offender. Persons
who are commonly
charged with this WA
traffic crime are
caught driving after
a license suspension
resulting from a DUI
or Reckless Driving
conviction. It is
also a gross
misdemeanor,
punishable by up to
a year in jail and a
$5,000 fine. While
there are no
mandatory jail terms
associated with this
offense, judges
routinely give jail
time to repeat
offenders.
DWLS Third Degree is
the most common
Washington DWLS
charge. This variety
of Washington State
DWLS is given to
people who are
driving on a
suspended license
while they are
eligible to have it
reinstated. Persons
most likely to be
charged with this
crime are those that
forget to pay a
traffic ticket, fail
to appear in court,
are delinquent child
support, or fail to
get their license
reinstated after a
suspension. It is a
misdemeanor that can
result in up to a
$1,000 fine and 90
days in jail.
No matter what
variety of
Washington DWLS you
have been charged
with it is vital
that you make sure
your rights are
being protected. Our
Washington State
DWLS attorneys will
fight to have your
DWLS charge
dismissed or
reduced. We
successfully defend
HUNDREDS of traffic
cases every year in
Western Washington.
Our Washington DWLS
Lawyers Can Protect
Your Driving
Privileges
Losing one’s driving
privileges for any
period of time is a
burden that affects
every part of a
person’s life, and
that of their
family. Fortunately,
our Washington DWLS
attorneys are
experienced with
cases involving
license suspension,
and can help you
build an aggressive
defense to protect
your driving
privileges.
We believe that
every Washington
DWLS case is
defensible, and we
will fight to reduce
the charges against
you, if not have
them completely
dismissed. Our
clients are usually
most concerned about
being able to drive,
and we will do
everything legally
possible to help you
keep your license or
have it reinstated.
Our Washington State
DWLS lawyers are
experienced trial
lawyers who will
work as a barrier
between you and the
relentless machinery
of the State.
Contact us today for
a free evaluation of
your case, and find
out what a
Washington DWLS
attorney can do for
you.
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