If i was laid off from my job due to lack of work, do they have to hire me back??

No. Unless you have some kind of collective bargaining agreement your employer is free to call back laid off workers in order of seniority or not...

What would be the sentence for a person convicted of First degree Assault and First Degree Burglary in wash state

I see many questions on avvo in which people want to do what is going to happen to them because of such and such an offense or parole violation. ...

Firearm seize by police for testing for other crimes. Came back negative, do owner have to pay fees for obtain gun back.

The police are always reluctant to return guns, innocent or guilty. You need a lawyer to assist you who will make a Court motion for the return of...

What could be the outcome of this?

I see many questions on avvo in which people want to do what is going to happen to them because of such and such an offense or parole violation. ...

Is there a change of bring it down to misdermenor?

That all depends on the DA, the facts of your case, and your lawyer. Discuss it with him.

Writing him a letter and begging him for help will not likely do any good. You should try your state or local bar's legal aid services. If you...

How do I clear my record, and can I sue for malicious prosecution and defamation?

You clear your record by getting an expungement. As for suing the DA good luck. DA's have prosecutorial discretion to prosecute a case or not and...

My friends was accused of selling alcohol to a minor at her job, she herself is a minor,

A minor sellin liquor to another minor is still illegal as is working in a place that sells alcohol. Your friend is entitled to a PD to defend her...

My dad is an alcoholic and both my dad and step-mother are selling and buying pills. what chance do i have to get emancipated

The facts you mention would be important considerations for the Court but it depends also on how old you are. Perhaps 16 year olds can adequately...

Can police search a vehicle if a traffic stop was not made pertaining to the vehicle?

Once you gave the officer your IDs there is nothing to stop the officer from running your record. An old DV conviction could well give probable...