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Kris R. Jensen's Answers
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Have review for deferred prosecution violation for new trespass charge.Will they pull up all police reports I was involved in?
Your DP court can ask the new trespass court to send them a copy of the police report. Sometimes they do it, sometimes they don't, it depends on each of the courts whether the report will actually make it there and whether they will take notice. You are on thin ice, so you need a skilled attorney to prevent a revocation of your DP and also defend against the new possible trespass charge. As correctly pointed out by Mr. Nahajski, the DP court will be looking for any signs of alcohol in any...
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Felony Plea Down To Misdemeanor
If a case is filed as a felony in Superior Court, then it stays in Superior Court even if it's reduced to a misdemeanor. Threats to kill can be interpreted many ways, every case is a little different and weighs on little nuances. Hard to give advice unless it's advice from the attorney actually handling the case and unless that attorney has handled such cases in the past. Yes, disorderly conduct is a likely reduction. Given the facts you've stated, seems like a reasonably good result....
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At the plea agreement I am to make a payment at sentencing. If I don't have the money what happens?
If making a payment before sentencing is the agreement, then often times it will also be the agreement that they can go harsher on you at sentencing if you don't pay. Your motion to continue will be looked upon favorably by the court if the court feels that you will pay before the next hearing date. You should work with your attorney to resolve these issues and do your best to live up to the agreement you made. JensenLegal.com (206) 617-9173
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RE: Self Defense. I need a lawyer who wants to get paid. 7/19/2009 I was arrested on assault in the first degree with a deadly
As you may know, if a jury agrees with you that you acted in self defense, you can have your attorney fees and lost wages reimbursed by the State. It's a long process, with many exceptions and something we've done successfully in the past. Ask the attorney you're contemplating if they have ever actually gotten paid under this statue. At Jensen Legal we obtained such a result in a murder case. You need a good attorney who's actually gone to trial with self defense in the past. Call...
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Is an online add for in house massage considered prostitution?
No, but it sounds like an advertisement to engage in prostitution. JensenLegal.com (206) 617-9173
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Im a junior in a washington state high school and im 18 years old is it legal for me to get with age 14 or 15 girl from school?
You need to see this law: RCW 9a.44.079 Rape of a child in the third degree. (1) A person is guilty of rape of a child in the third degree when the person has sexual intercourse with another who is at least fourteen years old but less than sixteen years old and not married to the perpetrator and the perpetrator is at least forty-eight months older than the victim. (2) Rape of a child in the third degree is a class C felony. Jensen Legal.com (206) 617-9173
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What punishment can get a 17 years old boy for shoplifting?
The punishment in court is almost irrelevant when weighed against the negative aspects of having a "conviction" or "disposition" on your record. Having something on your record should be avoided as the highest priority when handling your case. JensenLegal.com (206) 617-9173
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What would be some reasons the police would listen in on an inmate in jails phone calls?
King County Prosecutors will listen to recorded jail calls when they believe it helps their case. Before requesting and listing to those calls they usually have some type of side information that the person in jail is talking about something that will help their case. And yes, there are signs at the phones and a recording that says the calls are being recorded. The issue we currently have unresolved in King County is whether prosecutors can just get those calls without probable cause that...
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How Much Of Someone's Past Can Be Admitted?
In order for (your) prior behavior to be admissible, the allegations must prove a pattern of conduct which is now present in your case. That's generally the standard as I understand your question. It is not likely that prosecutors will be able to prove such a pattern with lay witnesses such as neighbors, but it is possible. A lawyer skilled in courtroom practices and with knowledge of the Rules of Evidence should handle this question, there are not enough facts presented here to give...
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How do I get an assault charge off my record?
If you were given a suspended sentence, then you are asking to vacate your record of conviction. If you were convicted of a non-DV assault, then you must wait 3 years after completion of the terms of the sentence. Five years if the victim was DV related. Often times the suspension period of a sentence is two years, so that will be 5 or 7 years after you were sentenced in court. If you were given a deferred sentence, the above will not apply, you will need to expunge records of your...
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