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Vehicular Manslaughter

Seattle Vehicular Assault or Homicide Defense Attorneys

In the state of Washington, driving drunk or recklessly and causing an accident that harms others can result in serious criminal charges. You can face vehicular assault charges in an injury accident or vehicular homicide in a fatal accident, even if you are under the legal the .08 BAC limit for DUI.

At the James Newton Law Office, our experienced criminal defense lawyers provide swift and practical representation to clients throughout the Seattle-Tacoma area and elsewhere in the state. Contact us online, or toll free at 1-866-LAW-2345, for immediate assistance with a vehicular homicide or related drunk/reckless driving accident charges.

Vehicular homicide defense in Washington State

Whether you are over the legal limit for drunk driving or below the limit and appreciably under the influence of or affected by alcohol or drugs, a conviction following an injury or fatal accident carries serious consequences such as a minimum 3-9 months in jail on a first offense when someone is injured or 31-41 months in prison on a first offense if someone in killed. Our skilled defense lawyers can help reduce or eliminate criminal charges involving:

  • Vehicular assault
  • Vehicular homicide
  • Leaving the scene (hit and run) in an accident
  • DUI accident while driving without a license or on a suspended license
  • DUI accident while driving without insurance
  • Felony DUI criminal charges

Avoiding or reducing the penalty for conviction

The felony charge punishments for vehicular homicide or assault due to operating a vehicle in a reckless manner and while under the influence of alcohol or drugs are severe. To avoid excessive fines and mandatory prison sentences, loss of your driver license or even a criminal record for life, it is critical that you seek help from a seasoned criminal defense attorney right away. The sooner we get to work on your DUI defense the better chance for a favorable outcome.

By challenging any field sobriety tests or breathalyzer testing results, investigating police actions during the arrest and examining the events leading up to the accident, we can develop a strong case to help minimize the consequences of criminal conviction.

Prevent a drunk diving accident from ruining your life

If you make a mistake or end up in the wrong place at the wrong time, don't make a second tragic mistake! Obtain the services of a skilled DUI, vehicular assault, vehicular homicide and related crimes defense attorney. Call toll free: 1-866-LAW-2345, or e-mail us as soon as possible. Our criminal defense attorneys represent adults and juveniles in the Seattle-Tacoma area and throughout the state.

The Law Offices of James Newton, PLLC
Seattle-Tacoma Attorneys at Law

At the Law Offices of James Newton, PLLC, in Kent, Washington, our criminal defense lawyers serve clients throughout the state of Washington, including Seattle, Tacoma, and Olympia; South King County including Kent, Renton, and Auburn; and Eastside communities including Bellevue, Issaquah, and Kirkland. For felony cases, the attorneys travel statewide, handling criminal trials in both Washington State and federal courts.