As many Husky football fans know, the Dawg’s star tight end, Austin Sefarian Jenkins, was cited for DUI on March 9, 2013. Obviously the implications of his arrest not only potentially affect his Husky playing career, but his professional football career as well.
Little did he know that within a month of his arrest, there would be two horrific, high profile cases of DUI-related fatalities in Seattle, and an ensuing push in the Washington state legislature for tougher DUI laws. But that is the state of affairs for not only Sefarian-Jenkins but also the slew of other citizens now facing DUI related charges in Washington state. DUI defense attorneys around the state are having to dig deep for their clients; getting a DUI could not come at a worse time, a time when public tolerance for DUI is significantly lower than in years past. Now more than ever, one cited for DUI is well advised to hire a qualified Seattle DUI attorney as soon as possible.
Driving Under the Influence allegations in Washington State are extremely serious, and can cause havoc on a person’s personal and professional life. Anyone charged with DUI in Washington State should immediately seek the assistance of a seasoned Seattle DUI lawyer. The Seattle criminal attorneys that make up the criminal defense team of SQ Attorneys are highly qualified and reputable Seattle DUI defense lawyers that are dedicated to providing top notch, aggressive representation for those arrested for DUI in Western Washington. The team creates success by working with law enforcement and the prosecuting attorney’s office to ensure that all facts and circumstances related to the criminal allegations are considered in creating the fairest, most equitable and just resolution possible in light of all the surrounding circumstances.