My girlfriend was driving my vehicle and got a parking infraction for parking in a restricted area and not backing in (more)...

You can contest a parking ticket if you want to. Follow the instructions on the back of the ticket to request a hearing. If you choose to contest...

What is the usual sentencing for a second violation of a no contact order but with a different person?

The simple answer is that there is no typical sentencing. A second misdemeanor violation carries a maximum penalty of 365 days in jail and...

How difficult will it be to find a job with a misdomeanor (malicious mischief (3) in washington state.

The weight given to your criminal history is a consideration that each potential employer makes independently. There are no laws governing how an...

My mother made out a will about two years ago. It was with a lawyer and notarized. Do we have to file this will?

As long as the will was properly witnessed and notarized it is valid and it is not filed until the death of the maker. Upon death you would begin...

On some level there is probably a logical reason for making this a criminal offense. What that might be can only be guessed. It could relate to...

Legal and no speed limit! There must be a god in heaven! You would be liable for damages to persons or property if you cause some damage, but...

Help dropping assault 2-dv charge

Your girlfriend should consult with a lawyer immediately. Your ability to influence a case is extremely limited once the case is filed. The...

Probable cause

No. An officer must possess knowledge of facts that would lead him to believe that a crime was being committed before he can arrest you and...

Misdemeanor assault

I agree wit the previous answer that Washington won't bring you back from AZ on a misdemeanor warrant, but, your case in Washington will stay alive...

Speeding ticket, speedy trial right/waiver violation

Once you ask for a continuance in an infraction hearing your right to contest a speedy hearing is usually lost. IRLJ 2.6 (e) states: "A motion...