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I am being charged with three different assaults two from same person what i"am i looking at for jail time
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Answered on November 11, 2010
Whether you are looking at jail time, and the amount, depends on whether you are being charged with felony or misdemeanor assaults. A misdemeanor...
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Washington State speeding ticket deferal question
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Answered on November 03, 2010
Every court is different, but the short answer is no. The second ticket cannot violate the terms of the deferred, because the complained of...
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Can cops stop and frisk you based on a 911 call alone?
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Answered on November 03, 2010
There are many reasons an officer can frisk you, including officer safety. Even if the officer had a reason to frisk you, he cannot just seize...
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I am 19 years old and live in Mukilteo, Washington. I pleaded guilty to a malicious mischief (3) .
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Answered on June 11, 2009
Which court did you plead guilty in and when? In this state it takes 3 years of staying out of trouble after your probation period (usually 2...
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Charged with Assault and Harassment in WA, I am from Canada and it is my first offense, what do I do?
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Answered on June 11, 2009
With all do respect to Mr. Bailey, the Seattle Municipal Court will make you appear in person for your court dates. We can occasionally get a...
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If i already have a misdemeanor what will theft 2 sentencing look like?
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Answered on June 11, 2009
If you are an adult and have no prior felonies, the misdemeanor will have no effect on your standard range sentence on a Theft 2. The standard...
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What elements are needed to be charged with trespassing in a store
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Answered on June 11, 2009
If you were actually in the store the charge would be Criminal Trespass First Degree. If you were not in a "building" then it would be Criminal...
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Can the case still be brought up or my license held.
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Answered on June 11, 2009
Jusrt call DOL at 360-902-3900, option 6 and give them your license number and ask them if there are any holds on your license. If they say yes,...
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What exactly can we expect to happen to our 14 yr old daughter since she received an MIP?
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Answered on June 11, 2009
As a Washington lawyer I have handled this type of case many times. Because your daughter is under 18, her matter would be heard in a juvenie...
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Statute of Limitations Arrest
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Answered on June 11, 2009
In Washington State there is a 2 year statute of limitations on a misdemeanor and a 3 year limitation on most felonies. More serious felonies like...