How to fight/contest speeding tickets in Seattle, WA

You can always hire an attorney. They know all the different ways to approach a case. There are some really great traffic lawyers in Seattle. Check...

Extending deadline for completing community service under WA law, community service as a result of DUI

You can request the court give you more time. Many courts have a list of places that will allow you to do your community service. It is best not...

What are the punishments under WA law for the charge of driving while license suspend, DWLS in WA

Driving While License Suspend (DWLS) has actual degrees. There is first, second and third degree for DWLS. The consequence for DWLS is related to...

Minor paid fine for taking item from store, under WA law can the minor face criminal charges

I presume, from reading your post, that you paid the civil demand from the store. These claims are made pursuant to RCW 4.24.230. There are two...

Can I get a DUI while riding a bike?

It depends on which State you are in. Some states still charge it as operating a vehicle while under the influence. Washington does not. See the...

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Would a juvenile record prevent someone from buying a handgun in WA state

The answer depends on what the conviction was for. Certain felonies (Class A felonies and sex offenses) will prevent you from being able to...

In WA can anyone run a criminal background check

Yes. The public may request and receive Criminal History Record Information for non-criminal justice purposes, but it is limited to conviction...

Criminal background checks

Landlords can look as far back as might be available. Much of the law regarding criminal history requests is in RCW 10.97 and RCW 43.43.830-.845....

In WA state, can a person with a C class felony possess a firearm

Perhaps. It depends, in part, on what the underlying conviction was for and how long it has been since the conviction. There are a number of other...

Getting two misdemeanors expunged from my record in WA state

There is an article in Avvo Legal Guides that explains some of the conditions you must meet to vacate a misdemeanor conviction (or what is commonly...