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If I was charged with a misdemeanor theft, and the victim is willing to do a civil compromise, what exactly does this mean?
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Answered on August 27, 2012
A civil compromise is an option if this is your first criminal issue. It means that the victim will agree that the charges should be dismissed,...
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How can Washington State use an Oregon record if the charges were before Oregon?
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Answered on August 27, 2012
If your brother was given a sentence in Washington but was extradited to Oregon prior to serving the sentence, then he would still need to return...
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Does paying child support determine the rights a parent has over the child?
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Answered on August 27, 2012
The father's duty to pay child support is separate from the father's rights to the child. Filing for support will not automatically mean that he...
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A family member is in jail and they were given an appointed defense lawyer. Can family members contact the lawyer and explain?
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Answered on August 24, 2012
Public defense attorneys do carry high case loads and so are very busy, but the large number of cases they do also mean that they are highly...
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My Son's father (who has for 7 years now refused to pay child support) refuses to get or help pay for a DNA test. Can I sue him
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Answered on August 24, 2012
If he is the father then he has a legal duty to support his child. You can file to establish paternity by contacting an attorney, or you can...
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How long after my spouse leaves the home can she return to claim joint property
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Answered on August 23, 2012
If you are still married, and the property is joint, then you both have claims to the property and the timing doesn't matter. If you are already...
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How do my daughter's mom get her rights terminated?
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Answered on August 23, 2012
If you are in touch with your daughter's mother, you can approach her about the possibility of relinquishing her rights so that your fiance can...
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What is the penalty for 2 account charges of Assault 4 and that being your first crime ever?
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Answered on August 22, 2012
If this is your husband's first criminal issue then he will likely end up with probation, though an Assault IV is a Class A misdemeanor so the...
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Is it better for my case if i file for divorce first?
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Answered on August 22, 2012
It doesn't usually matter a great deal whether you file first or if you are the one responding after your spouse has filed. More important is...
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How do I get my daughter back?
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Answered on August 21, 2012
It's difficult to answer this question without more details, which you should not post online. I recommend you speak to a family law attorney...
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