Can i win appeal if the accuser didnt testify, 911 tape used, but caller was drunk, according to caller and officer?

Your conviction may have violated the Sixth Amendment Confrontation Clause. In Davis v. Washington, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that a 911 call...

I still have a lot of questions about my case. It is now pending appeal and assignment to an attorney, but

Yes, your trial attorney should preserve the discovery if you might need it for a collateral attack. In fact, your new attorney may want to review...

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Ok, what to do next?

In theory, you could file a motion in the Court of Appeals to reverse the sentence judge's decision regarding the appeal bond. I've never known...

I need an attorney to represent me in an Appeals Court.

Unfortunately, it seems unlikely that it would be cost-effective to hire an attorney for an appeal. I wouldn't give up on the idea of filing one...

I was told that you have to have 3 instances of some type of threat against you before you can file a restraining order. True?

There is no "three separate instances" requirement. The Washington Courts web site contains a form for an anti-harassment order. It sets out the...

Can I file my own motions? I have a P.D.

Most public defenders in Washington are conscientious, hard-working lawyers who are trying to get the best results for their clients. That is...

What are the new laws about the search and seizure of a vehicle of the operator has a suspended license?

According to the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision in Arizona v. Gant, the police may search the car without a warrant only if : (1) the arrestee...

Is it legal to search a vehicle when the crime that took place did not even involve the vehicle?

I agree with Mr. Geno that Arizona v. Gant probably provides the framework for this case. It's very difficult to say whether the search was...

I was raised in US all my life with the exception that I was born in Mexico. I got in trouble in the mean time and served priso

It's possible that something could be done regarding your criminal conviction. You would need to consult a lawyer who handles postconviction work...

I have two charges against me in washington state, theft 3rd degree and making a false statement to a publice servant

As you note, the maximum sentence is set by statute. As for the likely sentence, practices vary widely from one municipal court to another. You...