The definition of a DUI entails the driver consuming or ingesting any intoxicating substance or combination of substances that impairs one's ability to safely operate a motor vehicle, as defined by applicable state statutes. The intoxicating substance is not limited to drugs or alcohol but can include prescription or over-the-counter medications. There are two ways an arresting officer in Washington attempts to determine if a person is driving under the influence.
What leads to a driving under the influence charge in Washington?
6 arrested on allegations of sex crimes in Washington
The potential ramifications of a criminal accusation can be far reaching. If the state gains a conviction on serious charges, the affected person's life may be irrevocably changed. Recently, six individuals in Washington were arrested and charged with sex crimes allegations.
