Reckless Driving Lawyer in Washington State

Reckless Driving Charges in Washington

A Case For Hiring a Reckless Driving Lawyer

Get a Strong Defense Against Reckless Driving Charges in Washington State

If you have been charged with Reckless Driving or Racing you are facing up to 1 year in jail, a $5,000 fine and mandatory license suspension for 30 (thirty) days. You would also be required by the State of Washington to file SR 22 or high risk insurance and keep it in place for 3 (three) years.

These criminal charges can be issued to you even if you are speeding over 20 (twenty) miles per hour over the speed limit. Reckless driving is defined as driving with willful and or wanton disregard for the safety of persons and/or property.

You can be charged with racing even if you are not speeding. It is merely a mutual comparison of speed between two vehicles. You can be charged with racing whether or not you know who the driver in the other vehicle is. If you are accused of reckless driving or racing, it is important that you have an experienced lawyer on your side.

Immigration consequences

If you are convicted of these crimes it could subject you to be deported if you are not a United States Citizen.

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At the Law Offices of Joseph Cutter, your initial consultation is free and our fees are flat and extremely competitive. Hire a traffic ticket attorney who is responsive, competent and detail oriented when it comes to taking care of your legal needs. Get started by calling our office at (425) 264-2000 or filling out our contact form below.

Resources: 

1. RCW 46.61.500
2. Washington State Patrol
3. Washington State Department of Licensing
4. Washington Courts
5. Seattle Government