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Jeffrey Alan Lustick's Answers
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In Washington State, are dogs subject to Probate in Last Will regarding transfer to new Guardian upon death or incapacity.
Animals are legally speaking, property, so they can, and frequently are, gifted in a person's last will and testament. Where an animal is given as part of a will, the executor has a duty to transfer the animal (in your case a dog) as soon as possible and then he or she will report the transfer to the court in the probate process. That is, the dog gets transferred to the heir now and is documented for having been transferred later on. We always think of the probate process as...
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I received a (speeding) ticket in Renton from a Newcastle police officer. Is this legal? He was in Renton when he "noticed" me
The new traffic tickets in Washington are now being printed out on a 8.5" by 11" sheet of paper with a landscape orientation. You do not need to sign the new tickets. Now turning to the issues, as far as I can tell, Washington State Law is completely watered down on cross-jurisdictional exercise of police powers. I remember watching the old show Dukes of Hazard when the Dukes would lead the sheriff on a high speed chance to the county line and once across, the cops would pull off and throw...
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Shoplifting charges
Consider seeking a compromise of misdemeanor. Since you have no prior arrests or convictions for theft or shoplifting, you probably qualify, so long as the merchant consents. You pay the merchant civil restitution, about $200 plus the full value of what you tried to take, and then the merchant signs a release of the charges. The court then examines the release and dismisses the case against you. You serve no jail, get no probation, and pay only the restitution. Best of all, you get no...
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I got a ticket for not wearing my seat belt.
Within 15 days of the date the office gave you that ticket, you need to return it to the clerk's office with box three on the back checked, so you can request a contested hearing. The clerk's office will set a hearing date and time. Your hearing date probably won;t be for a few months from now, so prepare for your hearing by writing down - RIGHT NOW - what happened so the recent events are recorded and fresh in your mind. Then go to the hearing and read off your version of events. Be sure to...
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I am a Canadian. Do i have to pay my Traffic Ticket which i got when i travel to USA/WHATCOM COUNTY? What happen if i don't pay?
Answer 1: If you don't reply to your ticket in 15-days from the day it was issued, the court will send paperwork to the Washington Department of Licensing indicating you failed to respond. Even though you do not have a license in Washington, your privileges to drive in Washington could be suspended. If that happens, and you a caught driving in the state, you can be arrested for driving on a suspended license, which is a criminal offense. You make a reply by either paying the ticket in-full or...
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My husband was arrested at the usa border what do i do now
I recommend that you contact an immigration lawyer who can file a request for information.
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I was arrested in whatcom county with ambien from UK that I ordered online. Am I now looking at a federal case with the DEA?
I will echo but will also amplify what the last lawyer said. The chances of your case going federal are, in my opinion, slim to none. The U.S. Attorney for this area is in Seattle, and that office has guidelines, unwritten though they may be, as to when a case not detected by federal authorities will become federal. Unless you are a massive importer of illegal drugs and have done so several time,s the Feds won't be interested in your case. In fact, the Whatcom County Prosecutors get funding...
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Received speeding ticket for going 36 mph in school zone (20 mph) when school was out for spring break.
I agree with the previous answer in that your chances of winning go way, way up in traffic court when you have a lawyer. But if you do go to court on your own, I recommend you outline your presentation and stick with it. Sometimes in traffic court people do not win because they prejudice themselves with the judge. Be polite, use "your honor" when speaking to the judge and do not say too much. Most traffic litigants try to pretend they are Johnny Cochran, and this will be a big turn off if...
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Miss court date dv case
If the warrant gets quashed, then you won't be taken into custody.
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I received a (speeding) ticket in Renton from a Newcastle police officer. Is this legal? He was in Renton when he "noticed" me.
The new traffic tickets in Washington are now being printed out on a 8.5" by 11" sheet of paper with a landscape orientation. You do not need to sign the new tickets. Now turning to the issues, as far as I can tell, Washington State Law is completely watered down on cross-jurisdictional exercise of police powers. I remember watching the old show Dukes of Hazard when the Dukes would lead the sheriff on a high speed chance to the county line and once across, the cops would pull off and...
5 people marked this answer as helpful