License Reinstatement After Dui

Summary

To reinstate a revoked license after a felony DUI in Washington State, you must complete a drug/alcohol assessment and install an ignition interlock device. Surrendering your license wont clear the revocation. If you dont want to drive, you can stop driving, but future driving will require meeting reinstatement requirements.

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i had a dui I! *
What state did the DUI occur in, ****? This information will help me provide the most accurate advice.
my
I'm sorry, ****, but you didn't specify the state where the DUI occurred. Could you please provide that information?
Washington state
What were the circumstances of your DUI? It's important to know as Washington state has strict DUI laws with varying penalties based on circumstances.
it was a accident they convicted me of a felony dui
What were the specific charges and penalties you received for your felony DUI conviction in Washington state?
Felony DUI
What were the specific penalties you received for your felony DUI conviction in Washington state?

In Washington, a Felony DUI can result in:
- Prison time
- Fines
- License suspension
- Ignition interlock device requirement
- Alcohol/drug education or treatment.
license revoction for 1 year, 90 days in county jail, 1 year probation
What is your current status of probation? It's important to follow all conditions of probation to avoid further legal issues.
done
What is your current legal concern related to the DUI conviction?
my license is still revoked and I need to undo that is there a certain amount of time I can wait and not have to get a interlock device
Have you completed all the requirements of your sentence, including fines and any required alcohol/drug education or treatment programs?
yes but have not had a interlock device installed
Did you receive a court order to install an ignition interlock device as part of your sentence?
I wasn’t court ordered for one no, I needed to do what wa state dol needed though and they say I need one
What exactly does the WA State Department of Licensing require you to do?
interlock device for * yeah and substance abuse assessment
What is the specific legal issue you're facing with the interlock device and substance abuse assessment?
is there an amount of time I can wait and I won’t have to get a interlock device and get my license back?
What is the reason for your license suspension? This will help determine the requirements for reinstatement.

In WA, typically:
- DUI convictions require an interlock device.
- Waiting period doesn't eliminate this requirement.
my license is revoked
What was the reason for the revocation of your license?

In Washington State, to reinstate a revoked license:
- Complete a drug/alcohol assessment
- Install an ignition interlock device
- No waiting period to avoid these requirements.
felony dui
What were the circumstances surrounding your felony DUI charge?

In Washington State, a DUI becomes a felony if:
- It's your 4th DUI in 10 years
- You caused serious bodily harm/death while DUI
- You have a previous felony DUI conviction.
if my license expires can I go to GA and get my license as if I’ve never had one before?
Did you complete all the requirements set by the WA State Department of Licensing, including the interlock device installation and substance abuse assessment?

In Georgia, you generally can't obtain a new license if your license is suspended or revoked in another state.
no
What is preventing you from completing the requirements set by the WA State Department of Licensing?
how do I give up my license so I don’t have a revoked license
What is your current location? This will help me provide the correct procedure for surrendering your license.
Ga but I have a wa license
To surrender your WA license, you may need to contact the WA Department of Licensing. However, this won't necessarily clear your revocation.
why won’t it clear my revocation?
Surrendering your license doesn't clear revocation because the underlying issue (felony DUI) still exists. You must fulfill WA State's requirements for reinstatement.
I don’t want to drive anymore so I don’t want a interlock device
If you don't want to drive anymore, you can simply stop driving. However, if you decide to drive in the future, you'll still need to meet WA's reinstatement requirements.
I cannot go and get a GA I’d due to having a revoked license
What type of ID are you trying to obtain in Georgia?
identication card
What is preventing you from obtaining an identification card in Georgia?