Criminal Law

• Criminal Defense
  Vern Smith is an experienced DUI and criminal defense attorney who represents clients in Bellevue, Kirkland, Mercer Island, Sammamish, Clyde Hill, Yarrow Point, Newcastle, Normandy Park, North Bend, Snoqualmie, Bothell, and the other cities in King County.
• DUI/DWI
  Commercial Truck Drivers Face Devastating Consequences With DUI Charges in their personal cars! | Vernon A. Smith, Attorney at Law
• Traffic Violations
  THE STOP:  A police officer needs a legal basis to stop you as you drive on the roads and highways of Washington.  Legal stops can range from any moving violation (e.g., speeding, un-signaled lane change, driving too fast for conditions) to something as simple as a burned out license plate light.  Also, a police officer may contact you after even a minor traffic accident or if you are parked on the side of the road under a doctrine known as the Community Caretaker Function.
• Misdemeanors
  In addition to my extensive experience in defending those charged with Driving Under the Influence (intoxicants or drugs), I also have over 20 years of experience in defending those charged with almost any criminal charge.  As a public defender right out of law school in the '80's, I defended those accused of virtually all misdemeanor and felony crimes.  Since those years I have continued to vigorously defend those charged with driving related crimes and all misdemeanor crimes, including assault, theft, and trespass.
• Hit and Run
  B.      At arraignment you will be formally charged with the crime of DUI (and any related crimes, such as hit and run, reckless driving, obstructing, etc.).