Negligent Driving Charges

In Washington State there are two levels of Negligent Driving.  Negligent Driving in the Second Degree (Neg 2) is a civil traffic infraction, while Negligent Driving in the First Degree (Neg 1) is a criminal offense.  Both charges require the...
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Ticket Case Flowchart

Traffic and Speeding Tickets...
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Washington State Statute of Limitations

Washington law determines how long after an event an individual can be charged with a crime.  The rules are laid out in detail in section 9A.04.080 of the Revised Code of Washington.  The Statute of Limitations only governs the time...
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Accident Related Tickets

Negligent Driving, Speed Too Fast for Conditions, Following to Close are very common tickets issued to drivers involved in accidents.  Failure to Yield and Inattention to Driving are less common.  It is the policy of Washington State Patrol, the Seattle...
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Missed court hearings and 15-day deadlines.

Did you miss the 15 day deadline to respond to your ticket?  Did you miss your court date?  In many cases we can reverse findings issued by the court in traffic infraction cases and get a fresh start on your...
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Washington Law: Red Light & School Zone Camera Tickets

Limitations on Camera Tickets Under Washington law “automated safety camera tickets” can only be issued in two situations: speeding in school zones and failure to stop at a traffic light.   There are a few important things to understand about...
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What you need to know if you receive a ticket because of an accident?

How Accident Tickets Get Dispensed Most police agencies in Washington require there officers to issue a ticket to every “at-fault” driver in an accident.  Whether this is a result of insurance lobbyist pressures or simply what the agencies feel is...
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What should I do about my camera ticket in Washington?

If you have received a red light camera ticket, or other traffic camera ticket issued in Washington, there are a few things you should know.  As annoying and unfair as these tickets seem, there is some good news.  Camera tickets...
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How do I contest my ticket by mail?

The first question that needs to be answered before “how do you contest a ticket by mail?” is “should you contest a ticket by mail?”  A lot of courts offer mail in contested hearings as an alternative to appearing in...
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