What is Vehicular Assault?
Vehicular Assault in Washington occurs when a person, under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or driving recklessly, operates a vehicle that causes substantial bodily harm to another person. While most motor vehicle offenses (including DUI) are charged as misdemeanors or gross misdemeanors, some traffic crimes, including vehicular assault, are serious enough to be charged as felonies. Vehicular assault in Washington, such as hit and run, is classified as a class B felony under Washington State law and can result in a prison sentence of up to ten years and a $20,000 fine. Vehicular Assault, Reckless Driving, Negligent Driving and Hit and Run – Washington State Legal Penalties Conviction of a serious traffic offense such as vehicular assault could result in: • License suspension • License revocation • Heavy fines • Jail time • A state prison sentence • Felony record • Loss of right to vote • Mandatory drug or alcohol treatment • Probation Due to the life-altering legal consequences that
