Below is my most recent DUI success. At first glance this was a very difficult DUI case to take on. But this result shows how hard work, extensive research, and a little luck can result in any case being dismissed. In my opinion 99% of DUI lawyers out there would have just pled the client guilty. Leyba Defense PLLC prides itself on pushing legal issues, and fighting until the end on behalf of our clients.
February 2011 - .219/.217 DUI Dismissed for no PC to arrest
King County District Court: Matthew's client was arrested for DUI on I-5. Client was involved in a one car collision. Trooper noted slow and labored movements, watery bloodshot eyes, flushed face, odor of alcohol, and slurred speech. Client declined the field sobriety tests and blew a .219 and .217 alcohol level. Judge dismissed after DUI Lawyer Matthew Leyba filed a motion to dismiss for lack probable cause to arrest.
To see the results of our most recent success click here. Remember lots of DUI Attorneys out there promise results, at Leyba Defense PLLC we get results. There is a big difference.
Matthew A. Leyba | Attorney
Seattle DUI Defense
Monday, February 21, 2011
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
DUI and Entrance to Canada
Since Washington State borders Canada I bet a lot of you travel there fairly often. I know my wife and I love to go to Vancouver, BC as much as we can. We go there for the shopping, the nightlife, and the food. Especially the dim sum and other great restaurants we have found. Yum!
But what a lot of people may not know is a DUI can prevent you from entering Canada. Even having a DUI amended down to a reckless driving or negligent driving can still prevent entrance to Canada. In this blog I would like to explain the three ways to gain admittance after being convicted of a DUI.
1. If the completion of your DUI sentence is less than 5 years old, you can apply for a temporary resident permit. Last time I checked the cost is around $200. However this process can take months.
2. If your completed DUI sentence is more than 5 years ago, you can apply for approval of rehabilitation. The nonrefundable fee is $200 or $1000 (depending on the severity of the crime). You will need to provide a "police certificate" of criminal history, if any, from every state which you have lived more than six months since age 18. Also, you will have to provide dates, home and work addresses for each state you lived in since age 18. Processing time can take a year or more.
3. If you had one DUI completed over 10 years ago, you can apply for approval of of rehabilitation actually right at the border. You arrive at the border with application completed in hand. If approved, the past DUI will no longer be an issue, and you can come and go as you please.
This is a tricky area of the law especially with DUI charges, DUI reductions, and Washington State being so close to canada. Below are some links for additional information. Remember if you have any questions feel free to call my office to speak with an experienced DUI Attorney.
Canada International FAQs
You can also call the immigration section of the Canadian Consulate at 206-443-1372.
Matthew A. Leyba
Seattle DUI Attorney
But what a lot of people may not know is a DUI can prevent you from entering Canada. Even having a DUI amended down to a reckless driving or negligent driving can still prevent entrance to Canada. In this blog I would like to explain the three ways to gain admittance after being convicted of a DUI.
1. If the completion of your DUI sentence is less than 5 years old, you can apply for a temporary resident permit. Last time I checked the cost is around $200. However this process can take months.
2. If your completed DUI sentence is more than 5 years ago, you can apply for approval of rehabilitation. The nonrefundable fee is $200 or $1000 (depending on the severity of the crime). You will need to provide a "police certificate" of criminal history, if any, from every state which you have lived more than six months since age 18. Also, you will have to provide dates, home and work addresses for each state you lived in since age 18. Processing time can take a year or more.
3. If you had one DUI completed over 10 years ago, you can apply for approval of of rehabilitation actually right at the border. You arrive at the border with application completed in hand. If approved, the past DUI will no longer be an issue, and you can come and go as you please.
This is a tricky area of the law especially with DUI charges, DUI reductions, and Washington State being so close to canada. Below are some links for additional information. Remember if you have any questions feel free to call my office to speak with an experienced DUI Attorney.
Canada International FAQs
You can also call the immigration section of the Canadian Consulate at 206-443-1372.
Matthew A. Leyba
Seattle DUI Attorney
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Proposed legislation to require drivers convicted of DUI to be labeled with a "scarlet z"
Above is a link to a proposed bill requiring those convicted of DUI to have a letter z on their license plate. Talk about a stupid idea. This is just like the Scarlet Letter A, except its for people who were convicted of a DUI. This state legislator is up in the night. Come on.
Seattle DUI Defense
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