Can audio evidence be used if the informant doesnt appear?

If the prosecutor can lay the appropriate evidentiary foundation for its admission at trial, there is a possibility it could be used regardless of...

My boyfriend caught a felony Elude he hasn’t been in trouble in years beside a rape charge he got when he was 18 other than doc?

Your boyfriend should really discuss this with an attorney knowledgeable about felony vehicle offenses. Attempt to Elude is a class C felony in WA...

Can you Please tell me 'what constitutes assault' ?

An assault is an intentional touching, or striking of another person, with unlawful force, that is harmful or offensive regardless of whether any...

Concerned for my safety, subpeona’d to show in trial. What options do I have?

Subpoenas are court orders and there could be consequences for not appearing, particularly if you were personally served. Since this is a violent...

A friend of mine recently got caught on an FTA and Possesion of a Motor Vehicle. How much time will he be looking at?

Possession of a motor vehicle is a class B felony in WA and is punishable by up to 10 years and a $20,000 fine. The amount of time your friend is...

What could happen if my fiance didn't turn himself in after taking a plea sentence for an assault could he get more time?

Failure to turn oneself in for a commitment will likely result in a bench warrant and COULD result in a new charge called "bail jumping." He should...

The answer will be different depending on whether or not you merely saw the camera flash or if you have received the infraction in the mail. If you...

You can call Wal-Mart corporate, or even your local Wal-Mart asset protection department, and ask them to run your name in their trespass database...

Identity theft in the second degree is a class C felony and is punishable by up to five years in prison and a $10,000 fine. In WA, felony sentences...

I am on supervised probation. I was recently charged with a felony accused of something I did not do.

When you say, "probation," are you referring to probation at the municipal/district court level, or are you on DOC supervision? It would be wise to...