Negligent Driving in Bellevue

Our Bellevue Negligent Driving Attorneys Will Explain This Offense

In Washington negligent driving is described as driving in a way that endangers other people or their property, and while it is a lesser charge than reckless driving, a conviction will incur serious repercussions. Not only will a person found guilty of this crime suffer lasting damage to their finances, they could lose their driver's license. Negligent driving is categorized into two separate offenses, based on their severity.

The Bellevue negligent driving lawyers at the Law Office of Jason S. Newcombe will explain the possible outcomes of your case, and how the law applies to your situation. First, consider the following:

  • First Degree Negligent Driving is the most serious Washington State negligent driving charge, and is levied against motorists that drive carelessly and are believed to have consumed alcoholic beverages before driving. This law allows a police officer to charge a motorist with an alcohol-related crime, even if they're not legally intoxicated or impaired in any way.
  • Second Degree Negligent Driving is the most serious civil infraction in Washington. A conviction will likely mean being forced to pay higher auto insurance rates in Bellevue.

If you're facing a negligent driving charge in Washington, contact our Bellevue legal team and get professional legal guidance designed to help you mitigate the damage caused by a conviction. Our Bellevue negligent driving attorneys will us their knowledge of the law in an effort to keep your driving record clean.

Our Bellevue Negligent Driving Lawyers Will Fight To Resolve Your Case

If you feel like you were charged with negligent driving for no reason, or want to mitigate the damage of a conviction, you should seek out an attorney who understands how the law applies to these often complex cases.

negligent drivingMotorists can be charged with negligent driving at the sole discretion of one police officer, which may make a legal defense against the charges viable. While there are never any guarantees in a negligent driving case, the outcome will likely depend on the police reports and other pertinent details. However, protecting your own interests makes good sense when you consider the high cost of failure.

For more than thirty years our Bellevue negligent driving lawyers have defended Washington motorists charged with these serious offenses, and we are ready to use our experience to help resolve your case.

Enjoy A Free Bellevue Negligent Driving Consultation

Talk to one of our professional Bellevue attorneys before taking the first step. With reliable legal information from one of our Bellevue negligent driving attorneys, you will be able to weigh your options and choose the best course of action for your unique situation.

If you choose one of our lawyers to work as your personal advocate, you can trust that they will do everything the law allows to fight your Bellevue negligent driving charge.

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