Not only can you be convicted of violating an order when it was in effect, there may be a civil protection order in place that is still enforceable.

I am petitioner for no-contact anti-harassment case. Can I hire a lawyer to represent me at an initial mandatory hearing?

You can, and should, retain an attorney experienced with Judge Anderson and Judge Smith in Shoreline District court. Even if you are a petitioner,...

If you are alleged to have used abusive language thereby creating the risk of an assault, it is possible you could be charged with disorderly...

Can I modify my NCO to a NVCO with this reason?

If this is a domestic violence protection order or an anti-harassment order which you sought, you can modify or remove it for any reason at all. ...

When I was pulled over in March of 2015, I was sighted for DWI but I hadn't received anything in the mail about it till 12-2017

It is true the statute of limitations is two years, but if a summons was sent and you never received it, a warrant likely would have been issued. ...

Anytime a driver intentionally breaks traction with their vehicle's wheels, the prosecutors will consider that reckless driving. Reckless is a...

Fourth Degree assault is a gross misdemeanor that carries a maximum of one year in jail and a $5,000 fine. Although this would almost never happen...

It means your family member needs to start consulting with experienced criminal defense attorneys.

Felony harrassment ?

Felony harassment is defined as any threat to kill in the future. It can be an isolated threat as long as you made the person believe it would be...

Can a cop pull u over for no reason?

Police can never pull you over for no reason. You are always protected by the court amendment. I suspect there is more to the story, but nobody...