Snohomish County Vehicular Homicide Lawyer

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 1–800-DUI-HERO or contact us online to discuss your rights and legal options with a Snohomish County vehicular homicide attorney in a free consultation.

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:

• Imprisonment
• Heavy fines
• Driver’s license revocation

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 Washington 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.