Following a conviction a defendant in Municipal Court is typically sentenced and then placed on probation. The sentence will be either a suspended...

Assault in the 4th Degree is a gross misdemeanor under Washington State Law with a maximum penalty of up to a year in jail and a $5000 fine. ...

Deffered DV Case---What are my rights now?

First, if your felony charge was reduced to a misdemeanor it should not have affected your right to vote. With regard to the deferred sentence,...

How to get my suspended license back and cleared from my record?

In the stateof Washington a driver's license can be suspended for a number of reasons, and the reason for the suspension will impact the steps that...

Sloppy police work for DUI

In a limited number of cases mistakes by law enforcement can result in dismissal of the charge. [such as where the officer lacked probable cause to...

Shoplifting charges

In the state of Washington the theft of property valued at less than $250.00 is Theft in the Third Degree, a Gross Misdemeanor punishable by up to...

Shoplifting

It is important that you speak with an attorney as soon as possible so that he or she can protect your rights. Under Washington law the theft of an...