How long after a dv charge ending in a restraining order does it take before i can collect my belongings from our house?

Typically you are entitled to a civil standby to obtain your essential personal belongings, such as your laptop, clean underwear and a toothbrush. ...

Arrersted for dv4 year ago no appearance in court will arrest show up on live scan can i own a firearm

Since you were never convicted, there is nothing related to that arrest that would prohibit you from owning or possessing a firearm. If you were...

My daughter was in trouble 8 years ago. She completed the court ordered drug court. Can her record be sealed or removed.

Certain cases can be vacated or expunged, however, in her situation the case already appears as a dismissal on her record. An expungement is not...

Is there a 30 day mandatory min for violation of law abiding behavior in WA State?

If you violate the terms of your DUI sentence by driving without license or insurance, you are facing a mandatory 30 day sentence, regardless of...

I posted bail for a non family member and am having second thoughts. Can I get my money back and remit the person to custody?

This is the risk you took when posting bail. If you posted cash bail with the court, you should advise the court you would like to revoke your...

I would like to speak to defense attorney regarding state mandated drug testing. positive test , I want to challenge result.

You are certainly able to challenge the results of a blood test, but you should discuss how best to do that with your attorney. Since it appears...

It all depends. If you were actually charged with theft in the first degree, that is a class B felony and no "pre-trial diversion" is available. ...

What should we do if we feel a prosecutor has been tainted & isn't giving a full effort towards conviction in 1st degree assault

I would imagine that 99% of the attorneys responding on Avvo are defense attorneys, so when ask a question like this to defense attorneys I am...

If you are sentenced to one year and one day, what does that mean?

Mr. Wagnild is correct. By being sentenced to state prison rather than the county jail, you are not eligible for alernative confinement such as...

How do you quash a criminal warrant in Texas for a homeless adult living in WA State?

You need to consult with an attorney in the county where the warrant was issued. Even if you could quash the warrant over the phone, all that...