Traffic Crimes

Seattle Traffic/Driving Crime Attorneys – Sheed Law Offices, PLLC
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After being accused of and charged with a traffic/driving crime, the first thing that many people do is begin to search for a skilled criminal defense lawyer. This can be a stressful, anxiety-ridden process considering what’s at stake and the number of attorneys out there who claim that they have what it takes to assist in your defense. At our Seattle law firm, we offer compassionate, skilled representation of excellent quality to all people facing traffic/driving crimes charges throughout the Seattle area in King, Snohomish, and Pierce counties, as well as throughout the State of Washington.
Our Seattle criminal defense attorneys possess the qualities that you would want in your legal representatives, acting as compassionate, skilled negotiators and litigators, capable of investigating your case thoroughly and advocating on your behalf to help secure for you the best possible outcome.

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After your free initial consultation, we hope that you will be able to rest easier knowing that you have knowledgeable, skilled attorneys on your side. To give yourself the best chance of being successful, you should contact a Seattle traffic/driving crimes lawyer at Sheed Law Offices as soon as possible after you are arrested or have been charged with a crime.


About Traffic/Driving Crimes

For virtually any type of traffic/driving crime that someone could face, an attorney from our office can provide you with the legal representation that you need to successfully defend against your charges. Our experience in defending against traffic/driving charges has allowed us to polish our defensive skills in the legal area of traffic/driving crimes. We have defended clients against a broad range of traffic/driving crimes, such as driving with a suspended license, hit and run, and reckless driving. Our legal representation has extended to persons all over the State of Washington, including from the Seattle area and greater King County, Snohomish County, Pierce County, all the way to Okanagan County, including residents coming from Las Vegas, Nevada and Portland, Oregon.

As you scroll down the page, we have provided for you an overview of various traffic/driving charges that someone in this area might face. We understand how stressful and frightening that being arrested and charged with a crime can be and knowing what to do next can be confusing and difficult. Do not hesitate to call our law firm as soon as you are arrested or learn that you are being charged with a crime.

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Driving with a Suspended License in the Third Degree (3rd Degree or DWLS 3)

Driving with a Suspended License in the Third Degree (DWLS 3) is one of the most common criminal charges in the State of Washington. DWLS 3 alleges that you drove while your license or privilege to drive was suspended but eligible for reinstatement, usually only being held up by certain unpaid traffic tickets, but sometimes held up by child support, or accident damage money owed. Whether you received your citation in Mountlake Terrace or Seattle, the attorneys at Sheed Law Offices, PLLC can help. We have extensive experience with this criminal charge and can help provide the guidance and counsel necessary to help you navigate dealing with this criminal charge. The penalty range associated with this charge is anywhere from 0 days in jail to a maximum of 90 days in jail and a $0 fine all the way up to a maximum of a $1000 fine should you ultimately be held responsible. We have the experience necessary to assist you in dealing with this charge, including possibly getting your criminal charge dismissed or amended (changed) to a simple traffic ticket.

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Driving with a Suspended License in the Second Degree (2nd Degree or DWLS 2)

Driving with a Suspended License in the Second Degree (DWLS 2) is more severe than DWLS 3. DWLS 2 alleges that you drove while your privilege to drive was suspended or revoked and NOT eligible for full reinstatement. Usually this means that your license was suspended as a result of a pending DUI or a DUI conviction. The penalty range associated with this charge is anywhere from 0 days in jail to a maximum of 364 days in jail and a $0 fine all the way up to a maximum of a $5000 fine should you ultimately be held responsible. A conviction for this charge will also result in your license being suspended for one full additional year. A conviction for this charge will also bring you one step closer to Habitual Traffic Offender Status, which would suspend your license for 7 years. The attorneys at Sheed Law Offices, PLLC have extensive experience with this criminal charge and can help provide the guidance and counsel necessary to help you navigate dealing with this criminal charge including possible dismissal of your charge and/or reduction to a lesser charge such as DWLS 3 or a traffic ticket.

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Driving with a Suspended License in the First Degree (1st Degree or DWLS 1)

Driving with a Suspended License in the First Degree (DWLS 1) is the most severe suspended license charge. If you get this charge, you are considered to be a Habitual Traffic Offender (HTO Status) and your license has been suspended for 7 years and not eligible for reinstatement barring some very specific exceptions. Usually, you likely committed at least three major moving violations within a 5 year period to get to this point (including but not limited to DUI, Reckless Driving, and DWLS 2). The penalty range associated with this charge is anywhere from 10 days in jail to a maximum of 364 days in jail and a $0 fine all the way up to a maximum of a $5000 fine should you ultimately be held responsible. For a first time conviction, there is a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 days in jail. For a second time conviction, a mandatory minimum of 90 days jail. For a third and subsequent conviction, a mandatory minimum of 180 days in jail. As you can see, things have the potential to escalate quickly. The attorneys at Sheed Law Offices, PLLC have extensive experience with this criminal charge and can help provide the guidance and counsel necessary to help you navigate dealing with this criminal charge including possible reduction to a lesser charge such as DWLS 2 or eventual dismissal of your charges.

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Hit and Run Unattended

Hit and Run Unattended is a simple misdemeanor punishable by anywhere from no jail up to 90 days in jail and no fine up to a $1000 fine. It is what it sounds like. Usually, you are accused of hitting another vehicle (unattended by another human being) or property and not stopping immediately for the purpose of either locating and/or notifying the operator or owner and leaving written notice in a conspicuous place as to your identity and address. The attorneys at Sheed Law Offices, PLLC have extensive experience with defending against this criminal charge and can help provide the guidance and counsel necessary to help you navigate dealing with this criminal charge including possible dismissal.

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Hit and Run Attended

Hit and Run Attended is a gross misdemeanor punishable by anywhere from no jail up to 364 days in jail and no fine up to a $5000 fine. In this case, you are accused of hitting another vehicle (actually with another human being inside it) and not stopping immediately so that you can notify the operator or owner and leaving written notice in a conspicuous place as to your identity and address. In this case, your license would be suspended for one full year. So the stakes are high. The attorneys at Sheed Law Offices, PLLC have extensive experience with defending against this hit and run attended charge and can help provide the guidance and counsel necessary to help you navigate dealing with this criminal charge including possible dismissal or reduction to a lesser charge.

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Reckless Driving

Reckless Driving is a gross misdemeanor punishable by anywhere from no jail up to 364 days in jail and no fine up to a $5000 fine. Here, you are being accused of driving a vehicle in a “willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property.” Functionally, they’re accusing you of being really careless. A conviction to this charge will result your license being suspended for 30 days. The attorneys at Sheed Law Offices, PLLC have extensive experience with defending against Reckless Driving and can help provide the guidance and counsel necessary to help you navigate dealing with this criminal charge, including possible dismissal or reduction to a lesser charge or infraction.

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Negligent Driving in the First Degree

Negligent Driving in the First Degree is a simple misdemeanor punishable by no more than 90 days in jail and a $1000 fine. There is no mandatory minimum for this charge, so no jail time or fine is required even if you are found responsible. Essentially, this charge accuses you of having driven in a manner that was both “negligent and endangers” or “is likely to endanger any person or property,” and exhibited the effects of having consumed alcohol, marijuana, or any other drug, legal or not, for its intoxicating or hallucinatory effects. There are affirmative defenses to this charge, including having a valid prescription for the drug and it having been consumed according to its prescription direction and warnings. Now, defending against a charge alleging that you were operating a vehicle negligently is a legal question that requires the assistance of a skilled attorney such as those at Sheed Law Offices. We can assist in your defense against this criminal charge, including possible dismissal or reduction to a lesser charge or even a traffic infraction (a non-criminal ticket similar to speeding).

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