Since me and my girlfriend are engaged and getting married in the next month or two can the state make me testifie against her

There is no marital privilege in domestic violence cases, if that is what you are curious about.

Change of counsel within same week as omnibus for criminal charge in superioir court... is this possible for me to do?

Whenever a trial date is scheduled, the court must approve the substitution of counsel. Depending on the nature of the charge, however, it would...

I'm 18 yrs old and hit a 17 yr old. I got Assault 4th degree on a yellow slip of paper. Will i get jail time or just a fine?

Assault in the Fourth Degree is a gross misdemeanor punishable by up to 364 days in jail and a $5,000 fine. In addition to those potential...

My boyfriend is English and visiting from Britain. He was arrested for assault 4/dv, out on bail, may skip court and flee u.s.a.

If your boyfriend was to leave the jurisdiction and not return for his court appearances, a warrant will be issued for his arrest. If he has no...

Attempted Rape in the Second Degree has a standard sentencing range for someone with no prior felonies of 58.5 - 76.5 months in prison, plus sex...

If i killed my friend but haven't gotten caught yet, should i turn myself in?

I am questioning the credibility of this question, but you should not turn yourself in without retaining an attorney extremely familiar with these...

If an Ex Parte Restraining Order/Order to Show Cause is granted in the State of WA, does that go onto a criminal record?

Even though it will not appear on your criminal record, it will likely appear on a background check. Tis can often make renting an apartment...

I was arrested in King County,5 years ago, never fingerprinted. The case was dropped-will this show in background check?

If you were arrested but never charged, it is unlikely to appear on any background check. The issue has more to do with whether you were charged...

I was caught shoplifting, how should I proceed?

Just because the police did not respond, or you did not receive any court paperwork, does not at all mean you will not be criminally prosecuted. ...

Can I go to LA by air?

You may not be arrested on the way to L.A., but it is common practice for incoming flights at Sea-Tac to be screened for outstanding...