If you or a loved one is cited for or charged with Negligent Driving in Western Washington you could face, among other things, the prospect of not only spending time in jail but also court supervised probation for up to two years.
Negligent Driving is considered to be driving that is done in a manner that was not only negligent but also likely endangered person or property. There are two types of Negligent Driving in the State of Washington. Negligent Driving in the First Degree is charged when the person allegedly exhibits the affects of having consumed alcohol and/or drugs. Negligent Driving in the Second degree does not include the alcohol or drug component to it. Negligent Driving in the First Degree is a misdemeanor and is filed as a crime in either a Municipal or District Court in Washington State. Negligent Driving in the Second Degree is a traffic infraction. The maximum sentence one can receive if convicted of Negligent Driving in the First Degree is 90 days in jail and a fine of $1,000. If an individual is found to have committed the infraction of Negligent Driving in the Second Degree he/ she must pay a monetary fine in an amount up to $250.
The Seattle criminal attorneys that make up the criminal defense team of SQ Attorneys, located in Western Washington, is a highly skilled, knowledgeable and experienced team dedicated to providing aggressive representation for those charged with or cited for Negligent Driving in Western Washington. The team creates success by working with its clients to create a strategy to overcome the allegations brought against him/ her. The team also works with law enforcement and the prosecuting attorney’s office to ensure that all facts and circumstances related to the allegations are considered in creating the most equitable and fair resolution possible.
If you or a loved one is cite for or charged with the crime of Negligent Driving in King County, Pierce County, Snohomish County, Kitsap County, Thurston County or one of the following cities or towns: Algona, Bellevue, Black Diamond, Bonney Lake, Bothell, Burien, Des Moines, Duvall, Edmonds, Enumclaw, Everett, Federal Way, fife, Hunts Point, Issaquah, Kenmore, Kent, Kirkland, Lake Forest Park, Lake Stevens, Lakewood, Lynnwood, Maple Valley, Marysville, Medina, Mercer Island, Milton, Monroe, Mountlake Terrace, New Castle, Normandy Park, North Bend, Olympia, Puyallup, Redmond, Renton, Sammamish, Sea Tac, Seattle, Shoreline, Snohomish, Sumner, Tacoma, Tukwila, University Place, and/or Woodinville, or any other city or town in Western Washington, call The Criminal Defense Team of SQ Attorneys at (206) 441-0900.