Washington state--charged with 1st degree child molestation. need help with definition.

I suggest you re-post this question in the criminal defense practice area for criminal defense lawyers from Washington.

Can my mom go to jail if she's not served and does not know about it

If the "school cop" came by, this might be a "SARB" violation having to do with the failure of one of her minor children to attend school. If this...

Under Title 15 of the California Code of Regulations, section 3172.1, the institution is supposed to notify you in writing of the reason(s) it has...

Is one person's word enough to take a murder case to trial?

"Can the case be taken to trial" is a question which really is begging for a cynical response, so here it is: Yes, a prosecutor can take just...

Can this murder case be dismissed?

Ms. Cini is correct, of course, and Mr. Harrington's idea that you volunteer to help is great. Just understand that unless your friend has...

Is the company I work for responsible for this matter and should they pay for the bond ?

Here is section 12403.5 of the Penal Code which might (or might not) apply to you: "Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a person...

I got 647b yesterday any cle? Help me.its my first time

Mr. Dane is correct. Because it is a misdemeanor, when you go to court the first time, the judge will let you know what you're being charged with....

Can I be charged with burglary

You can be charged with anything a prosecutor wants to charge you with - within ethical bounds. However, proving the case beyond a reasonable...

My guess: very very few magistrates have the nerve to dismiss a murder prosecution against someone at the preliminary hearing stage. I think it...

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I am a permanent resident here in the USA and I'm facing a felony charge!! My attorney say he can reduce it to a misdemeanor.

I am changing the practice area to "immigration." Most immigration lawyers are familiar enough with the effect of a criminal matter on immigration...