Can DV be verbal?

Harassment is a very common crime carrying the Domestic Violence (DV) tag and can be committed with words and intent, without any physical...

I am undergoing pre trial diversion program for a shop lifting incident which happened few months back. Arrest Records after

There are a number of mechanisms available for deleting various aspects of criminal history. All of them have downside risks associated with them,...

Any criminal defence attorney who charges only if the desired result achived?

No can do. What you describe is a contingency fee agreement, expressly forbidden by the Rules of Professional Conduct. No ethical lawyer will...

This is a question that should definitely be answered by your lawyer after full discussion of all the evidence and potential defenses. Don't rely...

Who makes decision about the degree of the assault?

In Washington state, the prosecutor decides what crime to charge. Police can arrest and file their desired charges, but the prosecutor will make...

My spouse was caught shoplifting some 7 months back. She was assigned to pretrial diversion program. She will be completing the

It's important for your spouse to understand that US Immigration personnell will want, need, and have all information regarding the incident. She...

Criminal assault requires criminal intent. If a woman inserts something in her that is designed to protect her by causing harm to an attacker, I...

Appeal a plea deal

There's not enough information in your description to answer this question definitively. The answer will depend entirely on the nature of the deal...

What is the sentence for assault 2 with a firearm enhancement?

Sentencing is a complex matter that can't always be answered in the abstract, and you certainly should not rely on online answers for the...

If the abuser is a woman against a man, will the law tend to favor the woman? And are DV charges considered in divorce suits?

In addition to what counsel has already eloquently and accurately stated, you should be aware that it makes no difference to prosecutors or judges...