An arrest can show up on your rap sheet within 24 hours.

Notice of abandonment of appeal of small claims judgement

Yes, the defendant has decided to let their appeal "die." They can no longer appeal. You have won. There may be a waiting period of a few days...

Information regarding suing someone

It depends. She could sue you for domestic violence, for example. We'll need more details as to what she is suing you for to answer this.

Discovery in a Criminal Case: When will I be provided pictures/recordings? Can I issue interrogatories?

Sometimes public defenders are great. You may want to reconsider that one. You should be able to informally request additional discovery just...

Can the d.a give my son 12 years with 2 strikes

This sounds trumped up. If she does not go to court to testify, they are unlikely to have a case against him, and she's already showing signs that...

My daughter is in jail for violation of probation, she filed papers to appeal, What comes next?

She will need to hire an attorney to help her write the appeal brief. This sounds like a complicated case and she is unlikely to be able to spot...

Do I need to answer a CITATION OR CAN I JUST SHOW UP TO COURT?

If you've already been served and answered, it sounds like their prior failure to get the right address is now irrelevant. Washington state law...

My boyfriend's probation has ended and his restitution converted to a civil judgement. What does he need to do?

You should have an attorney contact the victim to negotiate a reduction in the judgment. Right now, it's the victim's job to figure out how to...

Usually, clients don't need to attend. But lawyers are human too, and maybe he got sick or in an accident. Hopefully, this was the first time he...

Can an individual file a Nuisance Suit against the city for maintaining properties riddled with crime?

It is always possible to sue; the question is whether you can win and what you may be entitled to. In your case, you'll want either an injunction...