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What are the consequences for perjury in a criminal case?

If you mean bring it to the judge because it caused the defendant to be convicted wrongly, then the proper channel would depend if your goal us to have the victim punished or to overturn the defendant's conviction. If your goal is to have them punished then reporting it to the prosecutor may be a good place to start. If your goal is to have the defendant's conviction overturned then speaking yo an attorney that does appeals would be a good start. Like my colleague mentions below, proving...

What does Robbery 2 drop to after? Theft 1 then??

It depends on the facts of the case. A lower charge could be something different altogether. I recommend discussing the matter with your attorney.

If one has already been granted deferment, how long before they are eligable for deferment again in Washington?

Most courts follow the rule that they allow one deferment on a moving violation and one in a non-moving violation in seven years. So if you had a deferment on a speeding ticket in the last seven years, it's not likely a judge would grant another one on another speeding ticket. If your deferment was for a non-moving infraction, like not wearing a seatbelt, then a judge could grant you a deferment in your speeding ticket.

Possible consequences under WA criminal code for robbery

There are many instances where the facts of a case may on at first glance match the elements of a charge, but prosecutors usually only threaten a high charge if they have the facts to support it. Have your friend express his concerns to his attorney.

How do I defend my son within Oregon State Hockey and USA Hockey. He was falsely accused of intentionally causing harm to a ref

The problem with defending your son within organizations like Oregon State Hockey is that they make all the rules and then they play prosecutor, judge and jury. I helped a coach with a similar problem within a soccer organization and I was shocked at how much power those governing bodies have over people's ability to play soccer and make a living as a coach. We were ultimately successful by using their rules against them. Read them thoroughly, they have an appeals process, which usually...

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How will a first offense OWI in Wisconsin impact my NY State drivers licnese?

While some states may not report a conviction to another state's DMV, the state where the conviction originated from will have it reflected on their DMV driving records. When you apply to obtain or renew a license in a different state they will check your driving record from other states, so while it may not be reported to them directly, they will find out.

Will the DA reduce the charges on a DUI to DUAI

It is highly unlikely that a prosecutor will reduce the charge to a non-criminal charge with that high of a BAC. It does depend entirely on the facts of your case. DUI is a gross misdomeanor punishable by 1 year in jail and $5,000 fine. Despite you lack of criminal history, the prosecutor will probably only reduce as low as a simple misdomeanor, punishable by 90 days in jail and $1,000 fine. The BAC, however, does not tell the whole story and you should obtain counsel, whether public or...