Ever wonder if you can get charged with a crime for simply speeding? Well, the answer is under certain circumstances, yes. Case in point, a youngster was caught going a whopping 161 mph on Interstate 82 this past Monday. The man was spotted and tracked by a WSP aerial patrol unit near Locust Grove Road. The aerial patrol unit radioed down to troopers on the roadway who ultimately pulled the driver over near the WSP Tri-Cities office building. Luckily, the driver was smart enough to immediately pull over when signaled to do so. He was thereafter booked into the Benton County jail for the crime of ‘reckless driving’, which is defined as a willful and wanton disregard for the safety of person and/or property. Reckless Driving is a gross misdemeanor and carries with it a sentence of 364 days in jail, a fine of up to $5,000 and a loss of privilege to drive of 30 days.
If you or a loved one is in a bind as a result of a criminal charge (whether driving related or otherwise), immediately contact a Seattle Criminal Attorney. A Criminal lawyer is not going to judge you and understands that everyone makes mistakes. Hiring a Seattle Criminal Lawyer to help can – at a minimum – reduce penalties and can help direct people on how to best deal with their criminal charge, and many times even get them dismissed. So, it should go without saying that someone cited for a misdemeanor or felony should hire a qualified Seattle Criminal Lawyer as soon as possible. Criminal charges can cause havoc on a person’s personal and professional life. Anyone charged with a crime in Washington State should immediately seek the assistance of a seasoned Seattle Criminal Lawyer. SQ Attorneys can be reached at (425) 359-3791 and/or (206) 441-0900.
