Every parent’s nightmare is watching the clock because their son is late getting home and they can’t reach him. When the phone call finally comes, it’s from the police. Their son has been arrested for DUI. He tested positive for THC, the active ingredient in marijuana. Washington has a zero-tolerance standard for drivers under 21, which means that he is in serious trouble. Possibly he thought that he’d be fine because he wasn’t drinking, but as far as the state is concerned, he was driving impaired.
The next morning, they contact a lawyer who specializes in DUI defense. They aren’t really knowledgeable about what is involved, but know that they can’t afford to take chances with their son’s future. They learn that even though this was his first offense, Washington’s DUI laws are known for being strict and severe. He could receive jail time or be subject to Electronic Home Monitoring. Fines will be taking a chunk out of the money he’s been saving for college. His license will be suspended for at least 90 days and the state may require that an Ignition Interlock Device be installed on his car. He may have to attend a drug education program.
Howson Law Office spends 100% of their time defending people who have been accused of crimes. Jenifer and Roy Howson and their team of professionals ensure that the rights of every defendant are vigorously protected. They specialize in DUI defense and represent their clients at administrative driver’s license hearings.
Jenifer Howson has focused her practice on criminal law since 1990, founding Howson Law Office in 1997. This Burlington, WA Marijuana Lawyer received her Juris Doctorate from Pacific McGeorge School of Law and is well-regarded by her peers. She belongs to the Federal Bar and The National College of DUI Defense, as well as the Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
Roy Howson has focused only on criminal law for over forty years, including many high profile cases. He has worked as both a deputy prosecutor and a defense attorney. In 1999, Roy joined Howson Law Office to work closely with his wife, Jenifer. All their clients benefit greatly from the great experience of having two lawyers handling their case. He is also a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. His peers consider him to be one of the Northwest’s best trial attorneys.
