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What is the procedure for requesting a deferred prosecution for a DUI in WA state

The cost of a deferred prosecution on a DUI can be substantial, when you take into account the court costs, ignition interlock requirements, and the cost of the two year treatment program. You will also be on probation for five years. Never enter into a deferred prosecution before you have discussed all of your options with an attorney.

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How does deferred prosecution work for DUI charge

When interviewing a DUI defense lawyer ask the following questions: What percentage of your annual caseload is relegated to defending DUI? How many DUI jury trials did you have in the past 12 months? Can you provide a list of DUI training seminars or conferences attended in the past 2 to 5 years? What percentage of your clients enter a plea of guilty to the crime charged? Have you or any members of your firm written articles or books related to defending DUIs? How many lawyers are...

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Driveing with suspended lisence, DUI

In Washington State, a DUI conviction is a gross misdemeanor offense. Like other gross misdemeanors, a DUI conviction carries with it maximum penalties of 365 days in jail and a $5,000 fine. RCW 9A.20.021(2) Unlike most gross misdemeanors, however, the Washington state legislature has mandated that DUI convictions have mandatory minimum penalties. RCW 46.61.5055 This is significant to a person arrested for a Washington DUI because the DUI penalties include mandatory jail time. Washington...

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How long until DUI comes off my record?

Unfortunately, Washington state law does not allow for a DUI to be vacated, or expunged, from your record. RCW 9.96.060 provides, in pertinent part, that: An [person] may not have the record of conviction for a misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor offense vacated if...the offense was a violation of RCW 46.61.502 (driving while under the influence), or 46.61.504 (actual physical control while under the influence)

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Can you be convicted of dui in WA state after refusing blood test?

When interviewing a DUI defense lawyer ask the following questions: What percentage of your annual caseload is relegated to defending DUI? How many DUI jury trials did you have in the past 12 months? Can you provide a list of DUI training seminars or conferences attended in the past 2 to 5 years? What percentage of your clients enter a plea of guilty to the crime charged? Have you or any members of your firm written articles or books related to defending DUIs? How many lawyers are...

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What is the penalty for a second offense for 3rd degree theft in washington state? The first onehappened 5 years ago.

The maximum would be 365 days, but unlikely the penalty would come anywhere close to that, even as a second offense. A more typical penalty will be fines, court costs & assessments, pay restitution as determined by the court, some sort of community service hours and/or work crew, and agree to have no contact with the victim. The court would also put the person on probation for up to 24 months.

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My previous roommate may have taken some small things when he moved out, how can I find out?

If you truly believe that this person has stolen something from you, a good place to start would be to contact the local police station to fill out a police report. If you have renter's insurance, you could then seek to recoup your losses. Another option if the police prove to be unhelpful would be to hire a private investigator to look into the matter for you. This would allow you to stay at arms-length and avoid getting into any trouble yourself.

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MIP combined with reckless indangerment

In Washington, a minor can be charged with MIP even if there are no alcohol containers in sight. It is unlawful for a person under the age of twenty-one years to be in a public place, or to be in a motor vehicle in a public place, while exhibiting the effects of having consumed liquor. You would have to refer to the police report in your son's case to learn what, if any, the allegations of "exhibiting the effects of having consumed liquor" are. http://www.seattleduifirm.com/contact.asp

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What are my husband's rights after being charged with DUI and evading arrest under TX criminal code

When interviewing a DUI defense lawyer ask the following questions: What percentage of your annual caseload is relegated to defending DUI? How many DUI jury trials did you have in the past 12 months? Can you provide a list of DUI training seminars or conferences attended in the past 2 to 5 years? What percentage of your clients enter a plea of guilty to the crime charged? Have you or any members of your firm written articles or books related to defending DUIs? How many lawyers are...

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From where and whom do I get the forms for vacation of a crimnal misdmeanor? And I can I do it online?

Most of the forms you need are available on the Washington Courts website: http://www.courts.wa.gov/forms/?fa=forms.contribute&formID=38 They also have an Information Sheet that should be able to explain the process to you.