What constitutes Domestic Violence felony in wahsington state

Choking/Strangulation is considered Second Degree Assault/D.V. in Washington State, carrying a standard sentencing range of 3-9 months (assuming...

Is it against any law in the State of Washington, to threaten a ex girlfriends life, even though he still lives in her house.

Any threat to kill is felony harassment, especially if through words or conduct the threatened person reasonably believed the threat would be...

I've been accused of stealing money from a company in which I have not whatsoever. How do I solve this issue?

Employees are accused of stealing for their employers regularly. Washington is an employment at-will state, meaning they can terminate you for any...

How to report spouse abuse

Call 911 to file an assault report and obtain a domestic violence protection order at your local courthouse. In order to obtain a DV protection...

My husband is being held in jail,his charges say HARASSMENT INV-DV. What does this mean?

That notation means that he is being held in jail based on your allegation that he threatened to kill you or cause bodily injury to you in the...

How hard is it to have a no contact order removed when the victim requests it twice to the advocate & files request w/the court?

It is very common for a court to maintain a no contact order during the pendency of a criminal case, even if it against the wishes of the parties. ...

Hi, is it best to start with a restaining order when filing for a divorce, if you think your X with react poorly

This question is better asked to a family lawyer, but in addition to the typical temporary restraining order requested in most dissolutions, there...

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What are the chances of charges being pressed or provable over a bar fight?

It is impossible to answer the question without learning a lot more about the incident. There are a number of ways to commit assault in the...

I got caught shoplifting along with possession of marijuana.

You will be facing charged of theft in the third degree which carries up to one year in jail and a $5,000 fine, plus up to two years probation. ...

You may petition the court to vacate the conviction three years after the end of probation, assuming you have no subsequent criminal convictions...