Aggressive, Respected, Experienced Representation
throughout King, Pierce and Snohomish Counties
The first thing you need to do when facing a charge of Driving Under the Influence is talk to a lawyer. Why? The situation may not be as bad as you think. A lawyer will know your options. If it is bad, the defense attorneys at Stewart Beall MacNichols & Harmell, Inc., P.S., are aggressive lawyers with over sixty years of combined experience representing persons accused of alcohol related driving offenses. Call us now, your phone call and first consultation are free.
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Our attorneys have represented persons on their first, second, third and even twelfth charge of DUI. We've represented high profile clients, and are experienced handling the media. We've represented those with no breath or blood test, those who refused the breath or blood test, those alleged to be under the influence of drugs, or a combination of alcohol and drugs, and those who provided a breath or blood test anywhere from .01 to .40. Our attorneys have represented persons who were stopped for anything from weaving to driving with bad tabs, from driving too slow to driving without headlights, from an improper left turn to the notorious bad license plate light and, of course, everything in between. We've represented some who couldn't walk a straight line, others who had difficulty balancing on one foot, many who slurred though the ABCs, missed touching their finger to their nose and/or were simply unable to tap their thumb to each individual finger.
The attorneys at Stewart Beall MacNichols & Harmell, Inc., P.S., are proud of the fact that as a result of our experience, reputation and quality of work, the majority of our new cases result from referrals by judges, prosecutors, the police and, of course, our clients, rather than from advertising.
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If you have been arrested for DUI/DWI, Physical Control or Minor Operating a Motor Vehicle After Consuming Alcohol you are facing an extraordinary list of harsh penalties and consequences which may include stiff fines, treatment and/or education classes, an ignition interlock requirement, driver's license suspension and dramatically increased insurance rates.
At Stewart Beall MacNichols & Harmell, Inc., P.S., we know how confusing a DUI/DWI arrest and all its ramifications can be. For many or our client's their arrest is their first and last experience with the criminal justice system. The process can be unsettling at best, frightening at worst, and one that will, no doubt, result in many questions. We are available to answer those questions, 24 hours per day, seven days per week, and to provide understanding and support, never judgment, during what we recognize is a difficult time. If you have been arrested for Driving Under the Influence, call or e-mail us now. One of our attorneys who practices in the area of DUI/DWI defense will get back to you, usually within an hour. Talk to us, we can and will answer your questions and address your concerns.
For complete information regarding DUI/Physical Control evidence, and to discuss your case more thoroughly, please call one of our attorneys at (253) 656-4829 or 1-800-866-8448. After Hours call 253-653-9899. An attorney will likely answer. If not, we will get back to you immediately. We can be reached seven days per week, 24 hours per day.
See our Drunk Driving/DUI Information Center for more information.
•· A lawyer at your arraignment: Your first court date will be an arraignment. At this hearing the court will generally advise you of the nature of the charge, the potential penalties associated with the charge and your rights. The judge may also review evidence that is available to the prosecution and make a finding of probable cause. Where this is done he or she may set conditions on your continued release or even require bail and take you into custody. You are not required to go through this alone. You are entitled to be represented by an attorney. At Stewart Beall MacNichols & Harmell, Inc., P.S., we will advise you as to what needs to be done prior to your arraignment to begin preparing your defense and to limit the likelihood that you will be taken into custody. We will then stand with you at your arraignment, will fight to keep you out of jail and will make sure that all of your rights are protected.
•· Investigation of charges: Our law firm will fully investigate the DUI/DWI, Physical Control and/or Minor DUI charge, working hard to discover any and all available evidence. This investigation is done with a purpose and we work aggressively to develop each of the available facts which might convince the prosecutor and, if necessary a jury, of your innocence.
Furthermore, we look for irregularities and legal technicalities in the evidence and, if we believe that it was obtained improperly or is technically deficient, we will challenge it and, whenever possible, have it excluded. While each case is different, in our investigation we address questions such as: Did the police officer have a lawful basis for stopping, arresting or detaining you? Were you properly advised as to the voluntariness of the field sobriety tests and/or your right to remain silent? Were you adequately warned of the ramifications of taking or not taking the breath test and was the testing equipment working properly? A SBMH defense lawyer will help you address these and other important issues associated with your case.
•· Negotiations/Motions: For many of our clients we have been successful in getting critical evidence suppressed, for others we have obtained an agreed or negotiated dismissal. While the evidence that will ultimately be available to the prosecution will vary case by case, in every circumstance our attorneys place themselves in the best possible position given to negotiate the very best available outcome for each of our clients.
Depending on the evidence, we may be able to negotiate a plea to a lesser charge, an agreed order of continuance resulting in dismissal or reduction in the charge upon compliance with conditions, or a specific sentencing recommendation. Of course, in some circumstances the prosecution simply refuses to agree to an acceptable disposition. When this happens, our attorneys are prepared to set our DUI/DWI, Physical Control and Minor DUI cases for trial. And we will prepare and try the case using the full resources of our firm with the single ultimate purpose of a Not Guilty verdict.
The decision whether to agree to a plea bargain or set the case for trial will, of course, be yours. But you will not be required to make it until you've fully consulted with your SBMH attorney and he or she has explained the risks and benefits of each available option and made his or her recommendations.
•· Experienced DUI/DWI Trial Lawyers: While most of these cases resolve by way of a plea bargain, deferred prosecution, dismissal or other disposition, our attorneys have extensive experience trying DUI/DWI cases to a jury. Be Aware: many of the firms that claim to be experienced criminal defense attorneys have little or no actual trial experience. Cases are set for trial but, presumably as a result of fear or a lack of self confidence, clients are convinced to plead guilty to the charges as their cases approach trial. Prosecutors are aware when lawyers and law firms are unwilling to take their cases to trial and this can impact those attorney's effectiveness during pre-trial negotiations.
Neither a lack of self confidence, nor fear, have ever been an issue with the attorneys at Stewart Beall MacNichols & Harmell, Inc., P.S. In fact, the attorneys at Stewart Beall MacNichols & Harmell, Inc., P.S., have been involved in over a hundred DUI/DWI and Physical Control jury trials. The reputation that we have earned for our preparedness and willingness to take these cases to trial is tremendously important. A person charged with an alcohol related driving offense needs an attorney with that reputation. It's even better when the lawyer is a recognized winner.
The attorneys at Stewart Beall MacNichols & Harmell, Inc., P.S. have won DUI/DWI jury trials for clients with no breath test, client's who refused the breath test, and clients with breath tests as high as over a .22. We've successfully argued that our client was not under the influence and/or was not driving. We've obtained acquittals by asserted that the case was brought in the wrong jurisdiction and, on Physical Control by proving that our client had pulled his vehicle safely off the roadway.
The attorneys at Stewart Beall MacNichols & Harmell, Inc., P.S. are recognized as aggressive, successful and experienced trial attorneys. Our firm's reputation and our attorney's skills allow us to approach each of our client's cases from a position of power. This generally results in the best available disposition for each of the persons who have trusted us with their defense. When we are not able to reach an agreement with the prosecution, each of our client's can be confident that their SBMH attorney is ready to aggressively defend them in front of a jury, and when we do go to trial we will be fully prepared to do everything possible to win.
•· Representation throughout the state of Washington: The lawyers at Stewart Beall MacNichols & Harmell, Inc., P.S., have represented persons throughout the state of Washington, from Vancouver to Bellingham, and Ocean Shores to Chelan. We appear on a regular basis in every court in King, Pierce and Snohomish Counties, including the King and Pierce County Superior and District Courts, and the Seattle, Tacoma and Bellevue Municipal Courts. In fact, our lawyers aggressively represent persons on almost every court calendar in cities from Kent to Kirkland, Lakewood to Seatac, as well as Sammamish, Kenmore and Milton, and we regularly appear in the courts for the cities of Renton, Redmond, Bothell, Duvall, Kenmore, Shoreline, Tukwila, Burien, Des Moines, Federal Way, Auburn, Fife, Puyallup, Bonney Lake, Lynnwood and Everett.
•· Free Initial Consultation: If you have been arrested for Driving Under the Influence, you need a lawyer who answers your questions, makes you feel comfortable and fights for you. We recognize that most people arrested for one of these offenses have no idea what to expect with their case. For this reason both your first phone call and initial consultation with a SBMH attorney are free.
Investigation ∙ Preparation∙ Negotiation ∙ Trial
253-656-4829 ∙ 1-866-346-8448 ∙ Contact Us
After Hours Call 253-653-9899
Free Initial Consultation: If you have been arrested on a DUI charge, you need a lawyer who answers your questions, makes you feel comfortable and fights for you. At Stewart Beall MacNichols & Harmell, Inc., P.S., the first phone call and first meeting are free. If you have been arrested for DUI, make sure you have a criminal defense attorney by your side defending your rights and preparing your defense. Call Stewart Beall MacNichols & Harmell, Inc., P.S., and talk to a lawyer now.
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Disclaimer: This information is not intended as legal advice or as a guarantee of the outcome of any future case. This is because every case has unique facts, and no one can ever guarantee results. Furthermore, this information does not establish an attorney client relationship. Any reliance on information contained herein is taken at your own risk.
