Is Uber Responsible For A DUI Decline In Seattle?

Driver hands in handcuffs at a DUI court hearing

Uber was founded in 2009, and today, the service is available in more than sixty countries and 404 cities around the world, and the company is worth an estimated $62.5 billion.

Attorney Sean Keshishyan
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Sean Keshishyan

Attorney at Law, practicing in Glendale since 1994 in personal injury, consumer bankruptcy and IRS tax resolution. Member of the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles and the Armenian Bar Association. Speaks Armenian.

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In An Emergency
In Case Of Arrest
Be sure not to do:
  1. Don’t resist, argue or run, even if you believe the arrest is unfair.
  2. Don’t answer questions about the incident without a lawyer present.
  3. Don’t consent to a search of your car, phone or home.
  4. Don’t discuss your case on the phone from jail or on social media.
It is important to do the following:
  1. Stay calm and keep your hands visible.
  2. Say clearly: “I am going to remain silent. I want a lawyer.”
  3. Remember the officers’ names and badge numbers.
  4. Contact an attorney and a family member as soon as possible.
In Case Of A Car Accident
Be sure not to do:
  1. Don’t leave the scene before police arrive or information is exchanged.
  2. Don’t admit fault or apologize for the accident.
  3. Don’t give a recorded statement to the other driver’s insurance company.
  4. Don’t post about the accident on social media.
It is important to do the following:
  1. Call 911 and get medical attention, even if you feel fine.
  2. Take photos of the vehicles, the scene and your injuries.
  3. Exchange insurance information and get witness contacts.
  4. Report the accident to your insurer and speak with a lawyer.
In Case Of Attempt To Seize Property
Be sure not to do:
  1. Don’t ignore court papers, levy notices or garnishment orders.
  2. Don’t hide, transfer or sell property to avoid creditors.
  3. Don’t physically block anyone serving legal documents or a court order.
  4. Don’t sign anything you don’t understand.
It is important to do the following:
  1. Ask for a copy of the court order or notice.
  2. Write down deadlines and keep all paperwork.
  3. Contact an attorney right away. Bankruptcy’s automatic stay can stop many collection actions.
  4. Keep records of your income, debts and assets.
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