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Grand larceny in WA state
In you are charged in Washington, the charge is like to be theft, as another commentator posted. In Washington, theft of property or services valued at $1500 or more is charged as theft in the first degree. There are also provisions that are specifically related to vehicles, firearms, and retail theft. The consequencs vary enormously depending on the amount involved, the circumstances, whether you have a good defense, and other factors. As for winning your case, no lawyer can guarantee you...
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Procedure for getting a public defender in WA state
In Seattle, you qualify for a public defendant based on your financial need. It doesn't really have anything to do with the level of the crime or the amount of restitution claimed by the person who says he or she was the victim. If you have a summons and a court date, you can go to the Office of Public Defense, and get screened in advance. Check out this site: http://www.kingcounty.gov/courts/OPD/Services/ProvideAttorney.aspx for information on where to go and what to bring. I think you...
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Under WA state criminal procedure can a person be held for 72 hours without talking with a lawyer
The Washington State Court Rules for Criminal Proceedings in Superior and District courts do indeed say that you must be released within 72 hours of the time you were taken into custody if you are not charged (or if you don't consent to staying in jail!). In fact, you are supposed to be brought before a judge or magistrate before the end of the next court business day. The judge could decide to hold you, though, for up to that 72 hours, if the prosecutor says charges are forthcoming or has...
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Fbi advised ill be called as witness to grand jury. will they serve me in person? will info be shared w/ other states?
(1) Yes, the FBI will serve you in person. (2) Your testimony to the grand jury may or may not be shared. Grand jury testimony is kept secret unless the judge orders it to be released to the public. Keep in mind that the FBI agents you already spoke to may be able to share the information you provided to other agencies in other states. (3) Because this is a federal investigation, you may qualify for an appointed Federal Public Defender. You can call the Federal Defender in Boston, at (617)...
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Ineffective Assisstance Claim of Counsel-Excessive Restitution
The time for a direct appeal has almost certainly expired, but the time for a 2255 motion may not have. However, you have other options, which may be just as effective and more direct. One is to return to the sentencing court for a new hearing to modify the restitution payment schedule. Also, the attorney that previously represented you, or a new one, should be able to approach the Probation Office or the financial office of your US Attorney's office, or both, and seek modification of the...
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