Renton Legal Defense

If you have been involved in a driving misdemeanor in Renton, or are facing criminal charges, it is of the utmost importance to have a reliable, well-seasoned legal defense attorney to represent you in court. Expert defense attorney, Matthew Leyba specializes in criminal defense and has handled cases from DUI’s to numerous criminal charge cases during his career.

During Matthew Leyba’s time studying at Gonzaga University School of Law in Spokane, he began to develop an interest in criminal defense and during his second year as a law student, he interned at the Spokane County Public Defender’s Office. Working with the Spokane County Public Defender’s Office only furthered Leyba’s passion for criminal defense work and allowed him to see just how important his work was.

After graduating, Matthew Leyba went to work in Seattle at one of the largest criminal defense firms in Washington State. Since then he has continued to work tirelessly as a criminal defense attorney with a rating of 10 out of 10 on Avvo (an attorney rating website) and making the Top 40 Under 40 criminal defense lawyer list by the American Society of Legal Advocates.

If you are needing to speak to a defense attorney, contact Leyba Defense now to schedule a free consultation. Our office can be reached by the phone number or email address located on our contact page. Continue reading to learn more about our wide variety of DUI and driving misdemeanor services.

Driving while under the influence of alcohol or any drugs is an offense taken very seriously in Washington State. The consequences of driving while intoxicated, range from large fines, to license suspension, and in some serious cases, even jail time.

There are usually two legal actions taken by the state of Washington following a DUI arrest. First, there will be an attempt to suspend the driver’s license followed by the second action, which is to pass the driver on to the legal justice system for trial and possible punishment.
Contesting a license suspension, as well as formally submitting a plea following a DUI arrest, is a complicated matter and can take several very stressful months to accomplish. This is why having a competent DUI defense attorney is so important — they will be the ones preparing a highly effective and thorough defense against your DUI charge, helping eliminate much of the stress of the process.

If you have been arrested for a marijuana DUI, you should take immediate and effective action by seeking out a capable marijuana DUI defense attorney as soon as you can. Similar to alcohol-related DUIs, a marijuana DUI or “Green DUI” can also lead to significant and lengthy penalties for the driver in question. The penalties for driving under the influence of marijuana can include large fines (sometimes up to $5,000), license suspension ranging from 90 days to four years, jail time for up to 364 days, and up to five years of probation.
Being arrested for driving under the influence of marijuana is an extremely serious case and one that should not be taken passively. Don’t take chances with your future. Contact Leyba Defense today.

If you are driving a vehicle with a blood alcohol content of 0.02-0.079 and you are under the age of 21, you could find yourself facing some serious consequences — not only for driving while intoxicated but also for underage drinking.
Typically a minor DUI leads to automatic license suspension for a minimum of 90 days and can also have other significant consequences that include up to 90 days in jail and a fine of up to $1,000.

Minor DUI attorney, Matthew Leyba, has a proven track record of successful DUI cases. He can ensure that you are aware of your options in a Minor DUI court case and can assist you in preparing a highly effective defense to avoid the more severe penalties of such an offense.

Similar to driving under the influence, operating a vessel on water while intoxicated or under the influence of drugs is also illegal and can incur some harsh consequences. As of July 25th, 2013, the penalty for operating a boat while under the influence of drugs or alcohol was up to 364 days in jail and/or a $5,000 fine.

BUI defense attorney, Matthew Leyba, has worked with numerous BUI cases over his career and is ready and willing to make a strong defense for you. To reduce your risk of fines, jail time, and other penalties, contact Leyba Defense PLLC today.

Deferred Prosecution is an agreement between the defendant, the defense lawyer, and the prosecutor in which the legal charges brought against you for a DUI may be dismissed if you agree to complete some concessions — typically, a two-year treatment program. Entering into a deferred prosecution would allow you to avoid the severe penalties which usually follow a DUI conviction.
Reaching a deferred prosecution is a complex legal process, which requires the defendant to admit guilt, agree to certain conditions, and complete a comprehensive drug or alcohol treatment program. Completing this process requires the assistance of a skilled DUI deferred prosecution attorney.

If entering a deferred prosecution sounds like something you would like to pursue, contact defense attorney, Matthew Leyba, today. His team, here at Leyba Defense PLLC, has helped many DUI drivers to defer their prosecution and keep their criminal record clean.

Reckless driving is a criminal offense that is often negotiated down to as a reduced charge from a DUI arrest by a defense attorney. Charges of reckless driving do not have the same penalties as a DUI. However, reckless driving charges can still carry some serious consequences.
If you have been arrested for reckless driving, or if you would like to try to negotiate a DUI down to reckless driving, contact the Leyba Defense PLLC today.

Negligent driving 1st degree is another charge that is often part of a DUI defense negotiation and carries less harsh penalties than either a DUI or reckless driving charge. Having a DUI reduced to Negligent Driving 1st Degree is probably the most desirable outcome for drivers facing a DUI. In some fortunate cases, the DUI charge can be dismissed and refiled as a negligent driving 1st-degree case—greatly reducing the penalties for the driver.

Being arrested and charged with physical control simply means that you were in physical control of a vehicle while intoxicated or under the influence of drugs. It is different from a DUI in that at the time of arrest the driver was not driving the vehicle but either had been or had the intention of driving while intoxicated.
If you have been arrested for physical control, it is vital that you seek out a reputable physical control arrest attorney to represent you in court.

If you have been charged with a crime it is crucial that you act immediately and employ the services of a competent criminal defense attorney who will take the time to examine your case and prepare a solid defense for you.
Leyba Defense PLLC is just a 30-minute drive from Renton and guarantees that by working with us you will be defended by a relentless criminal defense attorney. To schedule a free consultation, contact Leyba Defense now.