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Can I go to jail for seeing... an animal+lady porno?

Nothing in the Washington animal cruelty statute says you can be charged for simply seeing a bestiality movie unless you were either involved in its creation or in some way encouraged or facilitated it. That said, you may want to talk to a therapist if you believe you have a pornography addiction issue before it escalates any further.

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Second DUI Work Release Question

Judges like to give work release to non violent offenders because it lets you keep your job and pay your fines. Clark County has a number of restriction - you must have full time employment with regular hours within 45 miles, and you will have to submit to random drug/alcohol testing. If you are self employed there are even more hoops to jump through because the probation department will want to verify that you're actually working. Finally, they will charge you $15 per day. That said, the...

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What is the legal definition of private conversation in the State of Wahington?

Washington case law is clear that an open meeting is, by definition, NOT a private conversation. Forcing the board to allow you to tape record, however, may prove more costly that it's worth. If you really want to push the issue, rather than secretly recording the meetings which may get you embroiled in costly litigation, consider contacting an administrative law specialist to send them a demand letter outlining your desires and their legal obligations.

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How do competency hearings/outcomes and restoration treatment look in misdemeanor cases?

If he is confined to an institution they have 14 days to attempt restoration. If they are unable to restore him to competency, the charges are typically dismissed. Should he be considered a danger to himself or others, he may be evaluated for civil commitment at a local mental health facility. Should they find that he has been restored to competency, the case will continue the same as any other criminal charge - with the 60 day speedy trial clock commencing on the date that he is found...

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Should all speeding tickets be contested?

You may want to defer the finding on your ticket. Typically the court will have you pay an administrative fee and they hold your ticket for a year. If you don't get any new tickets for that year, the ticket is wiped out. With a $93 ticket, the administrative fee is probably more than the price of the ticket, but well worth it in terms of insurance premiums. To do this, however, you're going to have to show up to court. Read the instructions on your citation for the specific options you...

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What happens when a statute changes a misdemeanor to a class 3 civil infraction during the course of an ongoing trial?

You should ask the prosecuting attorney to amend the charge based on the change in laws. King County doesn't have the time or the money to take a trivial case like this to trial. Most likely they'll be happy to take the fine and be done with it.

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I am being harrassed on facebook by two girls and now they are driving by my house every night at midnight. What can I do?

You don't need an attorney to file an anti-harassment order. Go to the Spokane County District Court Civil Department. Fill out the form and explain to the judge what the problem is you're having with these girls. Filing will cost you $73. You also have to serve the other parties for the order to take effect, which may cost you a few dollars more.

How long will my husbnd get for poss with intent to deliver in washington state

It depends on what he was allegedly possessing. You can look up the different sentences for felony charges at http://www.sgc.wa.gov/

Is the wrong date on a DUI citation cause for dismissal?

No.

DUI and moving out of state

You should contact an attorney immediately. They cannot force you to live in a state that is not your state of residence. We routinely have deferred prosecution cases that are supervised in Oregon or Idaho, so Alaska should be no different. So long as a treatment provider in your home state can provide a program that meets the Washington standards, you should be able to remain on DP.