Criminal Traffic Offenses

Criminal traffic offenses are punishable by fines as well as jail time. Sometimes jail is mandatory depending on the severity of the offense. The possibility of jail time being imposed sets criminal traffic offenses apart from regular traffic infractions. In addition, criminal traffic convictions can carry a period of probation. Criminal convictions can also affect a person’s employment, immigration status, and freedom to travel.

These offenses can be alcohol and non-alcohol related. Where a criminal traffic offense is alcohol related, the sentencing court generally imposes drug and alcohol conditions including evaluations, treatment, and various educational courses. These court-imposed requirements can be completed through a licensed treatment provider of the person’s choice.

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Driving with a Suspended/Revoked License

In the State of Washington, an invalid license is typically one that has been suspended or revoked. Under RCW 46.20.342, driving with a suspended lic...

DUI

RCW 46.61.502 criminalizes driving a motor vehicle under the influence. A driver charged with driving under the influence (DUI) can be convicted if th...

Minor in Possession & Furnishing Alcohol to a Minor

Criminal charges are frequent for those under the age of 21 who possess alcohol in the State of Washington. Such a charge is called a Minor in Posses...

Negligent Driving (First Degree)

RCW 46.61.5249 defines Negligent Driving in the First Degree. The definition is highly complicated. In short, Washington State criminalizes driving in...

Reckless Driving

RCW 46.61.500 criminalizes the act of reckless driving, which is defined as driving a motor vehicle in a manner that is in a "willful or wanton disreg...