My son was questioned about a crime and then a few weeks later he was arrested with a warrent

Coerced and otherwise illegal or unreliable confessions are a very complex area of law. In this area especially (assault on a child), the police...

My son has been charged with fourth degree assault. What is DOSA? My son has a criminal charge.

As you can see DOSA is only available for felonies. If indeed your son has a drug or alcohol problem and if it was a factor in the case that may be...

How do i get my records sealed in Seattle WA?

This area of law has been profoundly affected (along with every other area of life) by the internet. If you are seeking to "seal" files to keep...

Unfortunately, the internet, the "war on terror," and the general hype that has followed has radically changed the employment process and...

If three individuals are arrested and charged in the same incident can the state offer each one different plea bargins

The government does this ( and I did when I was a prosecutor) on a regular basis. The movie industry captures this phenomenon as well. It is often...

Can a prosecutor file for a revocation hearing without showing evidence of violation of bond?

Is this a violation of bail / release or a violation of probation conditions based upon conviction. Either way, the prosecutor has to produce...

I am 17 and have just been given a MIP ticket for alcohol, this is my second offense, what happens now?

I often joke (sadly) with my clents that if the MIP laws that are in place now were in place when i was 18-21, I would still be without my license....

The judge at sentencing stated I can keep my job at a bar as I am a manager there for the past eight years.

Ijust finished a battle with the PO (in a different state on a different subject) but nonetheless, this is another common theme with POs that they...

THis will likely stay off your record. Minor theft is one of the few areas of criminal law where the "victim" has greater control of the criminal...

Walmart Asser Recorvery: should I pay?

Most states have lobbied legislation that set a standard civil settlement. THis is a tricky question, as they seem to be giving you a break to...