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WA state criminal code, what is assault 4th degree domestic violence

You should get a good attorney right away. An Assault in the Fourth Degree Domestic Violence carries a maximum penalty of 365 days in jail, a $5000 fine and a loss of your right to possess a firearm. Further, the judge could order a no contact order between your daughter and the alleged victim, and any violation of that order could be charged as a crime. This is a serious matter, you should not fight this alone. Good luck.

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Class E felony

Washington does not have the classify crimes as Class E felonies, only Class A, B or C. Class A felonies have a maximum penalty of life imprisonment and/or a $50,000.00 fine; Class B felonies have a maximum penalty of 10 years in jail and/or a $20,000.00; and, Class C felonies have a maximum penalty of 5 years in jail and/or a $10,000.00 fine. Any criminal charge is serious.

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Lifting a no contact order

I see you live in Everett, Washington, if your partner is charged out of Everett Municipal Court, Judges Odell and Mitchell will not recall the no contact order prior to trial unless your partner obtains a Domestic Violence Batter's Evaluation and starts any recommended follow-up. Your partner needs to be in treatment for 2 to 3 weeks and provide proof to the Court that he/she is doing well before they will recall the no contact order. Good luck.

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Possible consequences for assault 4 under WA criminal code

The maximum penalty is 365 days in jail and a $5000 fine. A conviction will also result in the loss of your right to possess a firearm, a no contact order between you and the alleged victim and DV Batterer's Treatment. Get a good lawyer. Good Luck

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Drug possession

Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (“PDP”) is a simple misdemeanor in Washington not a felony. A simple misdemeanor has a maximum penalty of 90 days in jail and a $1000.00 fine; that is the MAXIMUM penalty and not necessarily what you may be sentenced if you are found guilty of this crime. Unfortunately, the first conviction for PDP requires a sentence of not less than 24 hours and a fine of not less than $250.00. The jail time can only be converted to community service, if the Court makes a...

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Bail money

Pursuant to CrR 3.2 and CrRLJ 3.2, there is a presumption to release the accused in non-capital cases, i.e., a case that does not involve the death penalty. The Court may impose bail as a condition of release if it feels that there is likelihood that the accused will not reappear at Court, will be a threat to the administration of justice or will commit a violent offense while released. If you comply with all of the conditions of release, appear at every court hearing and do not agree to a...

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Text recording

A traffic infraction can be issued by either an officer or prosecuting attorney as long as either party has probable cause to believe that an infraction has been committed. The officer may issue an infraction that did not occur in his presence. Therefore you may receive a traffic infraction from private video recordings. Likewise, an officer need have probable cause that a crime has been committed in order to issue a criminal traffic citation. The private video recording may be the basis...

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Probation for Speeding Ticket?

The scenario you are referring to is deferring the ticket. It is not technically referred to as probation; essentially you pay an administrative fee and you agree not to have any more tickets for 12 months. If you comply the ticket will be dismissed; if you do get another ticket then the ticket will be found committed. You can only do one deferral every seven (7) years. Good luck

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How to handle a charge of third degree theft on such short notice?

Anytime you are charged with a crime you should consult and hire an attorney. The summons you received is probably for an arraignment where she will be asked to enter a plea. You are able to ask for a short continuance of the arraignment in order to seek counsel and if you are uncomfortable entering a plea without representation. If she chooses to enter a plea--make sure she pleads NOT GUILTY. The authorities have to prove that she "intentionally" deprived the rightful owner of the property...

What will happend under WA state criminal laws for failing to serve my 2 day jail sentence, will a warrant be issued

Bail Jumping is a separate crime from the MIP. You are obligated to serve the two days in jail and possibly more for not following the Court's Order. I have rarely seen Bail Jumping be charged in a misdemeanor situation, but there are firsts for everything... Good Luck