Should my boyfriend take this to trial or take a plea bargain, and how long might he get?

The decision between taking a deal and going to trial is a decision that legally rests in your boyfriend's hands. He needs to discuss this with a...

My boyfriend added hours on to his paycheck but not his time card, his boss is making him work it off but blackmailing him.

Unfortunately, it sounds like your boyfriend is in a bad spot. The criminal act has already taken place, so his boss could turn him into the...

As far as your underlying question goes, it's been answered correctly already. As for the hiring of an attorney - it sounds like that might be...

I have a summons to appear for 2nd degree theft its a class c level 1 felony in Washington state. will they come pick me up?

If you don't appear and the court believes there is probable cause, the court will most likely issue a warrant. It doesn't sound like anything...

How do I know what to put for Criminal Conviction Disclosures when applying for jobs and they ask?

Did you have a lawyer at the time of the charges? If so, you could contact them and see if they have the information about how your case resolved....

Is pre-trail diversion program provided in Seattle municipal court considered a conviction under the WA law?

You can only be convicted of a crime if you 1) are found guilty at trial or 2) you plead guilty. The trial could be a bench trial in front of a...

I was involved in an auto accident where a commercial truck hit my car. He was cited. No injuries but a totaled car

Is Farmers your insurance company or the truck's insurance company? I would warn against having your goal be "to settle quickly" because once you...

Can defamation lawsuit be filed if a corporation purportedly attempts to damage employees moral, mental stability

What you're describing doesn't necessarily sound like a defamation suit, but I would need more information to know for sure. You *might* have a...

IF SUPERIOR COURT DROPPED MY CASE TO DISTRICT COURT, DOES MY RIGHT TO A SPEEDY TRIAL STILL THE SAME DATE I HAD WITH SUPERIOR COU

In most cases, the speedy trial clock begins to run when you are arraigned. Please, please, PLEASE tell me that you have an attorney. He or she...

How advisable is it to switch attorneys in a personal injury case (other person at fault) if my attorneys are incompetent?

I would first suggest bringing your concern to your current attorney. It may end up being in your best interest to search and switch, but if you...