Washington DUI: Second Offense

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A second DUI in Washington is generally classified as a gross misdemeanor (within 7 years).

Lookback period: 7 years. 7-year window for the misdemeanor penalty grid; felony DUI at 3 priors within 10 years (15 years for offenses on/after Jan 1, 2026 — recent change, verify at page QC).

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