Is there a way to get out of jail time if you are charged with burglary in the first degree and its your first offense in WA?

A person can be held in jail without any formal charges being filed if the police write a sworn probable cause report stating facts which spell out...

How to handle 1st time DUI charge in WA

At the arraignment, you will be asked if you would like to be screened for a public defender. This is a process where you fill out a financial...

What is sentancing range for burglary with violence?

here are basically four degrees of burglary under Washington State law: Burglary 2nd degree - Class B - non-violent felony Residential Burglary...

Can i get inton canada on probation

When it comes to criminal convictions, Canada first looks at what your state convictions is for and then they classify what the crime would have...

License plate numbers, how easy to look up??

Most states, including Washington, restrict the public's access to information from license plate numbers. This is designed as an anti-stalking...

Should i waive my rights for a speedy trial when my trial date is may 24 2010

Usually unless you want a continuance, you should refrain from waiving your speedy trial right. Although dismissals cases for the state's failure...

If you are not receiving a retirement benefit or VA benefits, there is practically little chance that the military would prosecute you for...

Does asking a judge to terminate my unsupervised probation early disqualify me from enlisting in the military?

If the court's paperwork reflects that the change to your probation was made so you could enlist, the military will not accept this and you will be...

If the officer did not actually see the accident happen and based the ticket on what the other driver said, then the ticket may be supported only...

In my opinion, it is rare to find attorneys willing to work criminal defense cases pro bono, or for free. The public defender is the agency which...