Will the court appoint a public defender the day I appear in court or do I need to ask ahead of time?

I agree with the previous answer: the general path is to screen for a public defender on the day of arraignment. This answer is not legal...

What are the consequences for a 23 yr old with no prior record who gets a dui for a breathealizer test of .1?

Well you probably expect this answer but the best answer I can give is: call an attorney. There may be no consequences if an attorney evaluates...

Do i need a lawyer, i have been questioned on theft charges. I know i didnt do id

You need to discuss your case with an attorney. Call me or one of the other WA attorneys on here for a consultation. This answer is not legal...

Paying fee to get speeding ticket deferred and not on driving record. What is the time period that you must be violation free?

As previous post stated, look at prior diversion paperwork. If it is over one year, you are probably in the clear in relation to the deferred...

Im 20 years old and was arrested for minor possesion of alcohol, what are my possible consequences? This is my first offense.

Well, needless to say, you should contact a lawyer so that your case can be fully analyzed and the possible outcomes discussed. The maximum...

RCW 46.61.668 Should I ask for a mitigation hearing or a contested hearing?

The ticket may not be valid, although the violation for which the driver was initially pulled over can be a traffic infraction, violation of a...

Is my friend at fault for criminal misrepresentation?

No, not on the facts you've outlined. There is no crime of "criminal misrepresentation" in Washington, per se. Essentially, you mean fraud, but...

If you fail to contest the suspension with DOL because you were not notified, is there an appeals process? Also................

There is an appeal process, but you have to appeal within 20 days of the hearing. The suspension will stand even though the DUI is dropped as the...

You would need to contact a lawyer for this and have him or her carefully review the facts of your case.

I was arrested in 01 for shoplifting but was not convicted. The record remains in Dist Ct. Is there fast-track for expungement?

If you contact me or one of the other WA attorneys on here we should be able to have that last bit of data expunged or sealed. It may require a...