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Charles Martin Markwell
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CAN A 15 YEAR OLD SIGN A MIRANDA RIGHT WITHOUT A PARENT PRESENT

Asked by a user in Marysville, WA - over 3 years ago.

The basic answer is yes, but there are limitations. You shoud have all the facts and consult with an attorney in your area to be clear and to consider all of the facts involved regarding such statements.

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3 strikes law

Asked by a user in Vancouver, WA - over 3 years ago.

I cannot advise you on the question of reporting him or not, but I can say that based upon the facts you have provided, the three strikes law is not in play. The three strikes law does not apply to all felonies, and neither theft, nor ID theft are "strikes" in Washington. These may be felonies however, and upon a conviction, he may end up being a convicted felon which does have it's own implications. He could also be prosecuted for a misdemeanor, but the ID theft is a felony if the state...

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RESTRAINING ORDER

Asked by a user in Othello, WA - over 3 years ago.

Depending on the type of restraining order, you may have several options. There are restraining order and no contact orders, as well as other variants. These type of orders also arise in both the civil courts and the criminal courts. If it is a civil order, you may have the option of going back into the court to move the court for an Order terminating such. This is done much in the same fashion as obtaining the original order, but there are certain limitations. If the restraining order is...