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If convicted of robbery in the first degree, and this is a first time offense, can you also get a first strike against you.

Yes, this is considered a strike offense. All as such, this crime can never be vacated. It will always remain on your record.

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What if the victim intentionally fails to appear for domestic violence jury trial?

A defendent has the right of confrontation. Which means they have the right to cross examine any witnesses against them. If the alleged victim does not show up, the state cannot use their statements unless the defendant can cross examine them. In short, the State cannot make a case without the victim present in court. However, the state could seek a material witness warrant to secure the witnesses presence. However, most prosecutors will not go this far. On the other hand, if the alleged...

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I have a DUI and it was finalzed as DUI with No Test. what does that mean?

It sounds like you either blew above a .15 or refused the test. When the judge enters a "no test" its really geared for DOL. If this was your first offense, you would only be suspended for 90 days, if it was a no test. If you were convicted of a refusal you would be suspended for 2 years or if you were convicted of a BAC .15 or above, you would face a 1 year suspension. This also changed the sentence and fines.

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Was I arrested or detained?

First of all you don't have to tell any cop that you have an arrest record. You don't have to talk to a cop in the first place. Secondly, you don't have an arrest record, since you were never arrested.

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Can i still get my license if i got a ticket for driving without one?

Yes. Under 46.20.015- you will not be barred from obtaining a license However, if you do show them a valid license at your hearing, the court has to reduce the fine to $50 bucks.

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Can i still get my license if i got a ticket for driving without one?

Yes. Under 46.20.015- you will not be barred from obtaining a license However, if you do show them a valid license at your hearing, the court has to reduce the fine to $50 bucks.

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Are seatbelt tickets a deferrable offence in wa state

No Seatbelt tickets are non-moving violations. These do not affect your insurace rates or even go on your drivers abstract. In Washington, you can defer one Non-moving and Moving violation every seven years. I think the court is incorrect. You should be able to defer it.

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How accurate visually are intersection cameras?

I think the WSP is pulling your leg. I find it highly unlikely that cop even has a photo or that he had time to review before pulling your over. In my experience, these cameras are just observation ones and do not record. Usually cameras at intersections are photo red and they do not have the resolution detail to see a seatbelt violation.

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I was sited and released for theft (amount $63) and need to set a court date. Do I need to get a lawyer? I live in WA state.

You should get a lawyer. You might be able to compromise the theft, which requires you to pay money and get a release from the other party. Or my might enter into a CFD or and SOC, which gives you a chance to get this off your record.

I have 2 duis in tennessee that are both 12 years old can i get them off my record?

It depends on the state. In Washington DUI's can never be vacated. You need to find someone in Tennessee.