DUI Attorney Jonathan Rands has been representing and defending his clients' drug and alcohol DUI cases and obtaining the best possible outcomes since 2002. Our job is to take care of our clients. To do that, we make ourselves available, answer questions in a timely manner, help you retain your license, and work towards the best possible outcome.
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Jonathan Rands is a DUI attorney in Bellingham, WA. His practice focuses solely on DUI defense - both drug and alcohol based, as well as other alcohol-related crimes, such as minor DUI, minor in possession of alcohol, felony DUI by way of priors, or vehicular assault, and the most difficult case of all, vehicular homicide.
The entire staff, Jonathan, Carrie, Kristine, and Janise are all fully vaccinated. We remain fully open, and mask free for in-person appointments or hearings in office unless you request us to wear a mask. Though the office is closed, Jonathan will still be trying cases on Fridays in the jurisdictions where applicable.
There are two types of DUI charges in WA State. Learn how these can be used to show you are under the influence of alcohol or drugs to secure a conviction! If you are charged with DUI in WA State and are diagnosed as drug or alcohol dependent, you may be eligible for deferred prosecution. While driving under the influence of marijuana has always been illegal, legalization set a threshold for everyone.
There are two types of DUI charges in Washington State, as well as two-pronged approach to those charges. All four can be used in combination to show you are under the influence or affected by alcohol or drugs to secure a conviction! The one that is most notable is, in fact, Driving While Under The Influence (DUI) and is codified in RCW 46.61.502.
One need not actually be driving a car to incur DUI type penalties. Physical Control, a less frequent charge, carries the same penalties as DUI, with the most notable two differences between the two of driving and the defense.
Driving under the influence (DUI) is a gross misdemeanor, and upon conviction for DUI or Physical Control, there are mandatory punishment penalties the court must impose, even for first-time offenders with no prior DUI convictions.While the court always retains the ability to impose more than the minimum, if you are convicted of DUI, the court has no discretion for sentencing below the mandatory punishment set forth by the statute.
Driving under the influence (DUI) is a gross misdemeanor, and upon conviction for DUI or Physical Control, there are mandatory punishment penalties the court must impose, even for first-time offenders with no prior DUI convictions.While the court always retains the ability to impose more than the minimum, if you are convicted of DUI, the court has no discretion for sentencing below the mandatory punishment set forth by the statute.
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Dabbivore I.
Dec 18, 2021
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So I told Johnathon Rands what had happened in detail before we agreed to anything and we talked about a plan that sounded like exactly what someone would want to hear that would be pretty much getting my license back in a matter of 2-3 months. Once he received his first payment and got the discovery of evidence. he stopped doing any of the steps we agreed on. He kept saying he would meet in person to discuss the plan and when I called to schedule a meet they would say that he was gonna call me to talk on the phone in later that day and that never happened… instead I get a very short email without
Kerry Phelps
Nov 23, 2021
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My nephew got into an accident in July, and was given a DUI. The next day I was a wreck, and started emailing any attorney that came up. 5 to 10 emails later, one person got back to me. It was Jonathan. He said give me a few details, and I'll call you. 20 minutes later he was on the phone letting me know everything that had already happened, and everything that was about to happen. He laid out a game plan, and let us know exactly what we needed to do.
Most of the time when there is an accident involved, the charge will get escalated into a worse charge. Jon stayed on top of the communication back
Most of the time when there is an accident involved, the charge will get escalated into a worse charge. Jon stayed on top of the communication back
Ken Adams
Oct 26, 2020
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Rick Weishaupt
Sep 04, 2019
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Stephon Harris
Jun 14, 2019
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Mr rands is hands down the best. He is professional and very hands on I was in a very hard spot when I was arrested and was on the verge of having my license suspended. I couldn’t have called a better attorney he won my case with the department of licensing and worked with me all the way through as I was not in the best financial situation.
Thank you Mr rands
Would give 10stars if I could
Thank you Mr rands
Would give 10stars if I could
Tony Hawes
Jul 27, 2018
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Yasmine Patricia Gandaho
Aug 18, 2017
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Mr Rands is the best DUI attorney in Washigton states. He is very friendly, very knowledge about the law in place and the job. He is available when needed and easily work around the payment process.I have witness Mr Rands get a 1st level DUI case dismissed in court just after 5months. I will recommend him without any hesitation to anyone looking for a very very good lawyer in Washington states.
Glen Hughes
Jan 15, 2015
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Wow! Jonathan Rands knows dui defense like no one else. I met with several so called dui attorneys and they were unable or unwilling to answer what i thought we the most basic questions. Jonathan took the time to explain plan and then executed my defense. He was worth every dime i paid and then some. If you are facing a dui charge do not hire the lowest bidder. Hire the best-Jonathan Rands.
