Escape in the Third Degree is a gross misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in jail and a $5,000 fine. The state statute (RCW 9A.76.130)...

How bad is my penalty and will I need an attorney? and i have a totally clean record until this happened

These types of cases happen frequently during this time of year, but you should take this case very seriously. In addition to this being a...

Damaging property with a value below $750 is the gross misdemeanor of malicious mischief in the third degree. Although there is no mandatory jail...

Can a field sobriety test be thrown out of court in Washington State?

Just because the officer's testimony is inconsistent with the video dues not mean that the field tests will be suppressed. Your attorney will be...

Son has DV from phone calls and internet messages how to expunge?

Since he plead guilty he cannot have the case expunged, but he can have the case 'vacated' five years after his probationary period is over. ...

The physical evidence from the ticket is evidence that the officer lied.

It sounds like you have already had your contested hearing and the judge ruled against you. You have the right to appeal the conviction up to...

A fingerprint was found near a window 15ft up from ground in a reported burglary of a residence

If you are the person possibly responsible for the fingerprint, I suggest you contact a criminal defense attorney right away. Depending on the...

What could he be looking at?

If your nephew is only charged with second degree theft and Possession of stolen proper, he is extremely lucky, since whenever there is an assault...

I am on deferred prosecution for assault 4 DV. This is my second offense. I was found guilty of assualt 4 DV in 2007.

Just because you failed an ignition interlock test does not mean the failure will be reported to probation, the prosecutors or the court. As...

Shoplifting court notice

If you provided the correct address at the time of the arrays it is unlikely you have missed any court dates. It can tAke several weeks, even...