Am I elibible for a DP for a DUI if I have not gone thru a DP in the past. I have a prior DUI from 2002. DUI #2 on 1/1/09.

Deferred prosecution is certainly a possible alternative. It is often used in circumstances such as this. It can keep you out of jail and keep your...

Refusal of Field Sobriety Test & Breathalizer

Interesting fact pattern. You have not really provided a question. In any event, you should contact a lawyer in your area to discuss your case....

How long does a felony stay on your record

Mr. Kaman is correct. Certain felonies in WA. can be removed, while others cannot. There is a link to a Legal Guide below. This should provide some...

In regards to the recording of phone calls, Washington does have laws prohibiting the recording of private conversations without the knowledge and...

Would a criminal charge that never went to court have to be disclosed on employment application

"...would I still have to put it on my employment application?" It depends on the question on the application. For example, do they ask if you...

DUIs and records

Unfortunately, the criminal prosecution will still be on your record. However, you can ask that the record of the arrest and the court record be...

If both sides want to drop the charges, what can be done?

A common misunderstanding regarding domestic violence assault charges is that one party needs to press charges in order for the alleged assailant...

Domestic violence

"I never pressed charges so how did he get charged in the first place?" This comes up often in assault cases. A common misconception is that you...

DUI Citation/Summons time period Washington State

There is a time period that the state has to file. The Prosecutor's Office has up to two years to bring charges from the date of commission. "No...

How late can a prosecutor change a charge against a defendant?

Same in Washington. The prosecutor can add or change the charges up to the time of trial.