Punishment in WA state for giving another name after caught shoplifting

It can depend on a number of factors. Notably, whether you would want your sister to face identity theft charges. In any event, the Prosecutor is...

Right to speedy trial under WA state criminal procedure

Criminal defendant's right to a speedy trial is guaranteed by both our federal and state constitutions. The right to a speedy trial begins on the...

When a person turns 18, there is no consequence for leaving home. Before turning 18, a runaway child can still be taken into custody pursuant to...

Procedure in WA state to expunge vacate misdemeanor assault DV charge

In Washington, we use the term "vacation of conviction" when describing the removal of criminal records for the purposes of employment and housing....

Perjury

Polygraph tests are considered an unreliable science to determine truth. Because a polygraph simply measures bodily responses to questions,...

In Washington state a domestic violence conviction will stay on your record until you seek to have it removed. This can be done by seeking a...

Is there any hope for earlier release of oppressed?

I agree with Mr. Blair's assessment. As difficult as this is, the clock starts from the day you obtain your Certificate of Discharge. Nine years is...

Is there any hope for earlier release of oppressed?

I agree with Mr. Blair's assessment. As difficult as this is, the clock starts from the day you obtain your Certificate of Discharge. Nine years is...

Procedures in WA state to expunge or vacate a criminal conviction or plea agreement

As Mr. Silverman has pointed out, this is a situation where your son needs to seek a pardon. Unless the legislature changes the law, crimes...

Is it possible to get my juvenile record sealed or expunged in WA state

I believe you can. In Washington, Possession of Stolen Property in the Second degree is a class C felony. I would still want to know: Were you...