Once law enforcement is involved, the decision to prosecute is one that is out of your hands. It is the prosecutors alone who decide what will...

Is it legal to date a 17 year old girl, when your a 18 year old boy?

The age of consent in Washington State is 16. There are no legal prohibitions to having a sexual relationship in this situation.

Vacating a conviction is used if you were convicted of a crime in the past. If you meet certain requirements, the charge would be dismissed but...

If I'm 16 is it legal for my parents to get a restraining order between me and another for no valid reason without my consent?

As long as you are an unemancipated minor, your parents can petition for a domestic violence protection, or anti-harassment order. If the court...

What can I say/ do?

You should say nothing, but retain an experienced criminal defense attorney right away. Theft in the Third Degree carries up to one year in jail...

At an arraignment for assault 4D, can the prosecutors office opt not to prosecute?

The decision to prosecutor is always 100% within the discretion of the prosecutor. The number of witnesses each side may call is secondary to the...

How do i get my guns rights back for dv

If you have remained crime free for at least three years after you complete your probationary period, you are eligible to petition Superior Court...

I live in Calif on Dec 24, I received a letter for a court date for Jan 8, in Seattle, with limited funds and time to build a

The only realistic chance you have of being granted a continuance without an appearance is to retain an attorney experienced with the court you...

I recently received a dui, I ended up not blowing and was given paperwork that I can pay $375.00 to appeal not losing my license

While the administrative sanction from the DOL is significant, it pales in comparison to the potential consequences of a DUI conviction. You need...

Washington law requires the car be impounded following a DUI arrest. Only the registered owner is able to pick it up from the tow company. You...