Can a driver with a suspended liscense in Wa. state, be searched him/herself & the passengers/ vehicle~ for that reason alone?

Driving while suspended is a crime that allows the arresting officer search the vehicle "incident to arrest." The question of whether the...

Can the "victim" in a no-contact order of DV get in any trouble whatsoever for wanting contact with "perpetrator"?

A protected party typically cannot be prosecuted for attempting to contact the protected person, although by doing so, the protected party may be...

Neg1 expunging

I agree that most judges believe you must wait for ten years from the date of the arrest before a DUI related offense can be vacated, but there is...

My brother just got arrested for a warrant of domestic violence

As odd as it sounds, you don't need to be served if a summons was sent to the defendant's last known address and he doesn't appear in court. It is...

Which type of hearing should I request?

Your only option if you choose to challenge the legitimacy of the infraction or the constitutionality of the statute is to contest the infraction. ...

Can I appeal based on harsh sentence? Is 25 years an appropriate sentence?

You were convicted of very serious felonies. The sentencing guidelines clearly define the sentencing range you are facing. Discuss the issue with...

What do I do if I am contacted by a 3rd party on behalf of a respondent of a temporary restraining order that has been served?

II are not obligated to report any crime or violation of the order to police if you don't want to. A third party does not violate the order by...

If you call the police it may be last time she decides to steal anyone's car. She will likely be prosecuted, but there will be many opportunities...

Can a DV protection order be reduced or dropped?

Without the approval and agreement of the petitioner, it is very difficult to have a domestic violence action order terminated. It was your...

If i write a statement to the judge for a friend and ask that it sealed for the courts eyes only so the other party can't read i

If a judge considers a document or letter it will become part of the court file and subject to review by the other side. By simply asking that the...