Vehicular Crimes in Washington State
In Washington state, Vehicular Crimes are serious offenses involving vehicles, including vehicular assault (causing substantial bodily harm to another person through reckless driving or driving under the influence) and vehicular homicide (causing a death through similar means).
Other common vehicular crimes include driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, and hit and run. Each crime has its own unique set of requirements and consequences, but all of them require an experienced attorney who can help mitigate the punishments.
The criminal defense attorneys at SQ Attorneys have vast experience successfully helping clients facing the following Vehicular Crimes:
- Reckless Driving: This involves driving with a "disregard for the safety of others."
- Driving Under the Influence (DUI): Operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.
- Physical Control Under the Influence: Being in physical control of a vehicle while impaired.
- Negligent Driving: Operating a vehicle in a manner that is both negligent and endangers or is likely to endanger a person or their property.
- Hit & Run: Leaving the scene of an accident.
- Driving While License Suspended: Operating a vehicle when one's driver's license is not valid.
