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Snohomish County Vehicular Homicide Defense Attorneys

Vehicle Homicide Defense in Washington State

According to Washington State law, vehicular homicide is the crime of causing an accident resulting in fatalities by operating a motor vehicle in a reckless manner, while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and/or with disregard for the safety of others. You can also be charged if a person was injured in the accident and dies from their injuries within three years. 

If you’re charged, you are facing extremely severe penalties, including substantial prison time. DUIHeroes understands it can be especially difficult to cope with the idea that your actions cost someone their life; we are here to help you through the entire process. To learn your options, contact a Snohomish County defense attorney at once for legal counsel and strong representation.

Call (425) 296-9358 or contact us online to discuss your rights and legal options with a Snohomish County vehicular homicide attorney. Your initial consultation is completely free and confidential.

Penalties for Vehicular Homicide in Washington

Sentencing will be extremely harsh in cases involving drunk driving, prior DUI convictions, or related misdemeanor or felony offenses. A conviction in a vehicular homicide case can result in incarceration for many years. These cases can be extremely complex and require representation from a seasoned attorney.

Vehicular homicide is a Class A felony punishable by:

DUIHeroes can provide the aggressive and understanding representation you need when fighting vehicular homicide charges. Our firm works with a network of expert witnesses and private investigators in each case, allowing us to gather evidence in your favor to weaken the state’s case against you. Our Snohomish County vehicular homicide lawyers can give you informed advice on what to say to law enforcement regarding the accident to prevent further legal problems.

Founding Attorney Jonathan Dichter is a proven litigator with considerable felony case experience and a criminal defense instructor who specializes in DUI investigations and field sobriety testing. In other words, we have the skills, tools, and resources to fight your charges and give you the strongest possible chance of success.

Contact a Snohomish County vehicular homicide lawyer at (425) 296-9358 to discuss the laws pertaining to your case and how best to defend the accusations against you.

Average of 95% of First Offenses Reduced or Dismissed*

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At DUIHeroes, we exclusively defend DUI cases—nothing else. Our attorneys, including two former prosecutors, bring specialized insights and unmatched experience to the courtroom, ensuring you get the best possible defense.

  • Amended
    WRONG WAY DUI AMENDED TO NEGLIGENT DRIVING 1ST DEGREE

    Client had driven several times over the lane divider into oncoming traffic, smelled of alcohol, showed poor coordination, admitted to drinking, and gave a breath test over .18. – Kittitas County, WA

  • Amended
    DRUG DUI AMENDED TO NEGLIGENT DRIVING 1ST DEGREE

    Drug DUI amended to Negligent Driving 1st Degree through negotiation with the prosecutors. – Oak Harbor, WA

  • Amended
    DUI AMENDED TO NEGLIGENT DRIVING 1ST DEGREE

    DUI amended to Negligent Driving 1st Degree through negotiation with the prosecutors. - Mountlake Terrace, WA

  • Amended
    DUI AMENDED TO NEGLIGENT DRIVING 1ST DEGREE IN EVERETT

    DUI amended to Negligent Driving 1st Degree through negotiation with the prosecutors. – Everett, WA

  • Dismissed
    DUI DISMISSED DUE TO ILLEGAL ARREST
    Client was stopped for driving without headlights and performed poorly on field sobriety tests. The officer in question, however, was shown to have performed the tests illegally and improperly, both coercing and tainting the evidence. Client was arrested and booked into jail for DUI. At a motions hearing, a judge dismissed the case in full as the officer was found to have illegally obtained evidence and illegally arrested our client. - Mill Creek, WA
  • Reduced
    3RD OFFENSE IN LIFETIME DUI REDUCED TO NON-DRIVING OFFENSE
    Client charged with a 3rd offense above .15 breath test DUI. Presented evidence to the prosecutor about the validity of the traffic stop. DUI was reduced to Reckless Endangerment which is a non-driving related offense with no mandatory jail or licensing consequences. Client was thrilled! - Lynnwood, WA
  • Reduced
    2ND OFFENSE IN LIFETIME DUI REDUCED TO MISDEMEANOR WITH NO JAIL OR FINE
    Client charged with a 2nd offense DUI in her lifetime. Prosecutor was presented with evidence that the blood vials used to draw her blood were expired and evidence that the Office who arrested her did so with a variety of tainted evidence. DUI was reduced to Negligent Driving in the 1st Degree and the court waived the fine and imposed no jail time! - Lynnwood, WA
  • Amended
    3RD OFFENSE DUI

    3rd offense DUI Amended to Reckless Driving through negotiation. - Lynnwood, WA

  • Not Guilty
    DUI FOUND NOT GUILTY AT TRIAL

    Client slammed into a concrete barrier, admitted to seven bottles, and refused a test of his blood. - Lynnwood, WA

  • Not Guilty
    DUI FOUND NOT GUILTY AT TRIAL

    Client refused a test of his breath. - Lynnwood, WA

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