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Brian Charles Ashbach's Answers
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Is there anything that I can do to get a no contact order lifted?
This is a difficult question to answer without knowing specific factual allegations, including information as to your husband's criminal history or if there are any other allegations of past abuse. It is certainly possible to have a no contact order lifted, but each court has different tendencies; you may want to consider obtaining legal counsel to help you with this. To learn more, click below:
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Do I need an lawyer for a first time possession charge?
It would be a good idea to at least consult with an attorney; while each of these charges is a simple misdemeanor (punishable by up to 90 days jail and $1000 fine), a conviction carries a mandatory 24 hours in jail, $250 fine, and a court usually will impose probation and some sort of treatment. Additionally, depending on your age, there may be licensing ramifications. A good, experienced attorney should be able to help protect you. Click the link below for more information.
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I was on probation to get rid of a fellony and i got caught shop lifting what would the punishment be?
It sounds like you were on a deferred sentence in Juvenile Court (or maybe an out of court program). A typical term of the probationary period is no new criminal law violations supported by probable cause. Your shoplifting (theft 3) would be a violation of your probation. So you are facing three things: 1) possible revocation of the deferred sentence and felony conviction, and 2) a theft 3 (gross misdemeanor) charge 3) jail time However, a good attorney may be able to significantly...
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Is there any way to drop DV charges in Snohomish County?
Although the alleged victim's input should be taken into account by the prosecutor, in Snohomish County, what you are asking for is unlikely. Once a charging decision has been made, cases will typically go forward regardless of the alleged victim's wishes. Domestic violence allegations are serious and have have drastic down-stream impacts; hopefully your ex-boyfriend has an attorney who knows how to handle these types of cases. To learn more about domestic violence in Snohomish County,...
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I have recently gotten a reckless driving ticket. how much time could i do?
The time you may be looking at is different for both drug court and the reckless driving charge. Reckless Driving is a gross misdemeanor in Washington, punishable by up to a year in jail and a $5000 fine. Additionally, a conviction for Reckless Driving carries a mandatory minimum license suspension of thirty days. You should contact a local attorney for help on the Reckless charge. As for drug court, as you probably know, when you enter into the program, the prosecutor usually makes a...
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What should I do? Do I need a lawyer? What are the possible outcome for me? Is there a chance this will be dismissed?
You really should contact an attorney for assistance. It sounds like you are being charged as an accomplice to the alleged thefts, which makes you as culpable as the other two. Theft in Washington is a gross misdemeanor, punishable by up to a year in jail and $5000 in fines. With a criminal history, you may be subject to probation violations as well as enhanced sentencing from a judge. Click the link below for more information.
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Malicious michief
You really should consult an attorney about this; while it may seem like a minor issue to you, a malicious mischief charge is a gross misdemeanor, punishable by up to a year in a jail and a $5000 fine. Based on your story, there are a few defenses available that may assist you in avoiding a conviction, but an attorney would have to know more of the facts/details/allegations to know for sure. To learn more about malicious mischief and gross misdemeanors in general, click the link below.
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Summon to appear in court for Assault 4th/Malicious Mischief 3rd
While a prosecutor will take into account your partner's wishes, it is unlikely that the case will simply be dropped based on that aspect. If you are charged with a crime, the prosecutor likely will not want to talk with you directly about the case, although sometimes that is possible. If you can afford it, you should strongly consider hiring an attorney who is experienced and skilled in such matters. Click the link for more information.
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My wife was charged with dv in the fourth degree, obstruction of the law she has her first trial coming up what will happen
Quite a few things can happen, but when you state she is having her first trial, do you mean her first court date? Many courts in Snohomish County have several court dates before a trial actually happens; in Marysville Municipal Court for example, there are at least three court dates before a trial, and can be more if the attorney needs to resolve issues such as motions or No-Contact Orders. For more information, click one of the links below.
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Caught shoplifting ... No cops though?
Without knowing where you were allegedly caught shoplifting, and which prosecutor's office your case would be filed with, it's hard to give specific advice. However, usually an attorney can turn this type of demand into your advantage as far as a criminal case is concerned, and would ask you to wait to pay it. I would suggest contacting an attorney to discuss the case; sometimes an attorney can work with prosecutors before a case becomes charged. To learn more, click the link below.
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