DUI / DWI Defense
Can a First-Time DUI Be Reduced in Spokane?
Often, yes. A first-time DUI in Spokane can sometimes be reduced to a lesser charge such as reckless driving or negligent driving, depending on the strength of the evidence, your record, and the breath-test results. An attorney can assess whether a reduction is realistic.
One of the most common questions we hear is whether a first DUI can be reduced. The answer is often yes — but it depends on the specific facts of your case.
A reduction to a lesser offense like reckless driving or negligent driving carries lighter penalties and a smaller long-term impact. We pursue these outcomes wherever the evidence supports it.
What affects whether a DUI can be reduced
- The legality of the stop and arrest
- Breath or blood test results and how they were obtained
- Whether field sobriety testing was properly administered
- Your prior record
Frequently asked questions
What can a DUI be reduced to?
Common reductions include reckless driving or negligent driving, which carry lower penalties and consequences than a DUI conviction.
Does a reduced charge avoid a license suspension?
It can lessen the impact, but the Department of Licensing process is separate. We address both the criminal charge and your license.
Ready to talk through your situation?
Reach a Schwab Law attorney in Spokane today.