Seattle-Tacoma Reckless Driving / Racing Attorneys / Lawyers
Aggressive, Respected, Experienced Representation
throughout King, Pierce and Snohomish Counties
The first thing you need to do when facing a charge of Reckless Driving / Racing is talk to a lawyer. These are major traffic offenses, with penaltiies that include up to a year in jail, $5,000 in fines and a suspension of your driver's license. But, the situation may not be as bad as you think. Talk to a criminal defense attorney at Stewart Beall MacNichols & Harmell, Inc., P.S., we can explain your options and begin to protect your rights.
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Our attorneys have represented persons charged with Reckless Driving based upon accusations of speed in excess of 100 m.p.h., as well as persons who are accused of breaking traction, speeding through parking lots, and those alleged to be responsible for major accidents. We have also represented persons arrested for their involvementin organized street racing, and persons alleged to have either been racing a friend, or who got caught up in a race with a stranger.
For complete information regarding your charge of Reckless Driving or Racing, 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 as soon as possible, usually within an hour. We can be reached seven days per week, 24 hours per day.
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•· 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/Preparation of Defense: Our law firm will fully investigate the Reckless Driving and/or Racing 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. Keep in mind that on a Reckless Driving charge the prosecutor must prove intent (wanton or willful disregard for the safet of persons or property) on the part of the arrested person. With an aggressive defense attorney this can be a difficult burden for the government to meet. Your SBMH lawyer will fight for you, protect your rights and insist that the prosecutor meet this burden.
•· 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, or reduction in the charge, oftentimes to a traffic infraction. 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.
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 Reckless Driving and/or Racing 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 Reckless Driving / Racing Trial Lawyers: While most of these cases resolve by way of a plea bargain, dismissal or some other disposition, our attorneys have extensive experience trying Reckless Driving and/or Racing 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. The reputation that we have earned for our preparedness and willingness to take these cases to trial is tremendously important. A person charged with a criminal traffic 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 jury trials where their clients were accused of racing, traveling at speeds in excess of 100 m.p.h., breaking traction, attempting to elude the police, riding wheelies, causing major automobile accidents and various cominations of similar alleged behavior.
Of course all cases are different, and no one can guarantee results, but 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.
Investigation ∙ Preparation∙ Negotiation ∙ Trial
253-656-4829 ∙ 1-866-346-8448 ∙ Contact Us
After Hours Call 253-653-9899
Free Initial Consultation: Talk to an attorney about your Reckless Driving or Racing charge. At Stewart Beall MacNichols & Harmell, the first phone call and first meeting are free.
If you have been arrested for reckless driving or street racing, 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.
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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.
