While a driver faces a DUI charge if they are at or above a .08 BAC, a driver can still face a DUI charge based on evidence that the driver was...

A bicyclist can’t be convicted for DUI in Washington. See City of Montesano v. Wells, 79 Wash.App. 529, 902 P.2d 1266 (1995). I have written a...

What does it mean when there is a "plea and sentence"

Most likely this means that a nontrial disposition of the case appears to be agreed upon by the parties which will then be followed by the judge...

While law enforcement can stop a vehicle on an appropriate pretext which then leads to evidence of further criminal activity which the offender can...

Where can I find help for my Autistic son regarding a Class C felony and "rape in the 3rd degree"?

While you can conduct a search for a private defense attorney on Avvo or request the services of a pubic defender if your son in unable to afford a...

RCW 46.61.502 which is the major DUI related statute in Washington specifically states that a person who drives under the influence of or affected...

I am facing a third theft in the 3rd degree.is there a way I can avoid jail time? When I go to court will I get an attorney?

While jail can frequently be avoided if your attorney can successfully engage in plea bargaining with the prosecutor or you obtain a favorable...

Mentally ill tenant lives in rv on our property. he and my husband get into it and tenant is charged with DV felony.

It is not uncommon to see a situation where DV/assault is charged and the alleged victim does not feel that he or she was subjected to any...

First time ever in trouble I'm 18 went to a college party got drunk and wrote 3 times on a telephone pole 3 counts 3rd degree

While MIP or Minor in Possession is a gross misdemeanor which is punishable with up to one year in jail and a maximum of $5000 fine, you may be...

As far as being prosecuted for theft, the statute of limitations will either be 3 years or 6 years depending on what degree of theft is alleged. ...