1st Duii in Oregon and I'm from Washington state questions

[Toppenishking]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Washington


I got my 1st duii this last weekend while in southern Oregon for work (I was not on the job at the time of duii). I have a regular Washington drivers license. They took me in where I blew a .14 on the meter so they had to hold me. I spent several hours in jail and was bailed out for $750. I am hoping for deferment if possible.

The questions I have are as follows.

1. Is there anything I have to do before the 1st court appearence to try and get a deferment? Anyone I should contact besides a outside lawyer.

2. If I do get deferment how would I be able to drive in Washington and Oregon if I am hearing my license may be suspended in both states(WA hears of Oregon state suspension and follows suit)? My job is to drive to Oregon for work 99% of the time.

3. I seen a couple threads where people mentioned a "Administrative hearing ". I tried searching it for duii and it related but could not find much.

4. Any advice also? I know I messed up and I was literally a block and a half away from my hotel. I didn't drink much before this and I think this just sealed the deal on me quitting.

Thank you in advance for any and all helpful information.

 

[quincy]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Washington


I got my 1st duii this last weekend while in southern Oregon for work (I was not on the job at the time of duii). I have a regular Washington drivers license. They took me in where I blew a .14 on the meter so they had to hold me. I spent several hours in jail and was bailed out for $750. I am hoping for deferment if possible.

The questions I have are as follows.

1. Is there anything I have to do before the 1st court appearence to try and get a deferment? Anyone I should contact besides a outside lawyer.

2. If I do get deferment how would I be able to drive in Washington and Oregon if I am hearing my license may be suspended in both states(WA hears of Oregon state suspension and follows suit)? My job is to drive to Oregon for work 99% of the time.

3. I seen a couple threads where people mentioned a "Administrative hearing ". I tried searching it for duii and it related but could not find much.

4. Any advice also? I know I messed up and I was literally a block and a half away from my hotel. I didn't drink much before this and I think this just sealed the deal on me quitting.

Thank you in advance for any and all helpful information.

Oregon does not have deferments.

First offenders are eligible under some circumstances for a diversion program, which can help the offender avoid a criminal record if all terms of the program are met to the satisfaction of the court.

But I see possible problems for you. You say you were in Oregon for work. If your work requires a CDL and you had a CDL at the time of your DUI (whether your DUI was when you were off work or not), you do not qualify for diversion. You must either plead guilty or go to trial.

You need an attorney.

Good luck.