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My boyfriend and his sister got into a heated argument and he was taken to jail. Do I wait for a phone call? Do I go down there?
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Answered on January 14, 2010
It sounds like he was arrested for breaking the sunglasses, which would be Malicious Mischief. Because the two were related, it may be charged as...
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What does my juevile son need to do to get a second degree theft charge lowered?
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Answered on January 14, 2010
The best advice would be for your son to listen closely to any attorney who is currently on the case because they know the file the best. As you...
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Is my ticket worth contesting?
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Answered on October 03, 2009
You can contest the ticket, although this is a challenge to do without an attorney. Not signing the ticket would not be a defense. You may decide...
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I killed someone
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Answered on October 03, 2009
Call a local attorney. Exercise your right to remain silent. Since it is the weekend, look through the yellow pages and some attorneys have...
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How do i file a restraining order in WA state, what are the procedures and requirements to get a restraining order
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Answered on March 07, 2009
Go to the Room C-125 of the Snohomish County Courthouse, and they can help you there. They will help you on how to properly complete the forms...
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Restraining orders
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Answered on March 07, 2009
Courts are sometimes too quick to grant restraining orders. Unlike the constitutional rights that you have in a criminal case, the rights you have...
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Is there anyway to annul 2nd deg burg or to get a smaller sentence, or reduce to trespassing? Never had any legal issue before.
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Answered on March 04, 2009
Under Washington's burglary statute, the prosecutor does not have to prove that you forced your way in or that you bypassed a locked door etc. ...
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What is the correct term for being convicted of a crime that someone else is convicted of? Double Jeopardy?
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Answered on March 04, 2009
Multiple people can be convicted of the same crime and in the same incident if they are accomplices to what happened or if there was a conspiracy. ...
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Petty Larceny
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Answered on March 02, 2009
I would contact the court house and ask them the procedure for requesting a public defender right away. He or she can advise you of the possible...
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Re-applying for bail.
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Answered on March 02, 2009
Generally speaking, a judge will enter entertain a request for bail if there are new facts and circumstances that have changed since the bail...
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