Can I get a restraining order against a juvenile?

RCW 26.50 describes what you need to do in order to obtain a domestic violence protection order. There is nothing in the statute that prohibits you...

Can a 20 yr old be charged for having sex with a 17 yr old in WA state?

Even if she is over the age of 16 and legally able to consent to sex, there is always the outside possibility of prosecution for Communicating With...

What power does the judge have over my recreational use of marijuana?

If you are on probation, the court can control what you do or not do. A judge can order someone to not consume alcohol while on probation, and...

Three year old gross misdemeanor, I'm planning on going to Canada. Will they let me in?

It is my expectation that you will be turned away at the border if they become aware of that conviction that you will be turned back at the...

In personally discussing these cases with the Seattle City Attorney's Office on Friday, they are taking a very hard-line on these cases. The...

Does a temporary restraining order help or hurt in a divorce, when custody may not be an issue but the family home is.

If domestic violence exists you may - and possibly should - obtain a domestic violence protection order. RCW 26.50. Do not obtain one just to...

Auto Theft

The prosecutors have certainly determined that there is sufficient proof that you family member can be charged with TMV. For that charge you only...

Malicious mischief -3 -charges.

Malicious mischief in the third degree is a gross misdemeanor that carries up to one year in jail and $5,000 fine. In addition, if you are...

Scared to say everything

Attorney/client privilege always prevents an attorney from using confidences against your interests. The Rules of Professional Conduct also...

Can a felony conviction be expunged from the record?

A felony domestic violence conviction can be "vacated" (not expunged) five years after the defendant was "discharged" (assuming it is a class C...