I am glad to hear that your son is working hard in prison and making progress towards becoming a journeyman license as an electrician. Unlike when...

The most common definition for Assault in the Fourth Degree is a harmful or offensive touching that is intentional. In Washington there are four...

I was able to post my 10% of my bail to a bondsmen at arrainment but having difficulty securing the other 90%. What will happen

There are two ways to bond out of jail: 1) Pay the entire amount in cash or cashier's check. You get the full amount back at the conclusion...

Be advised that police detectives frequent the Casual Encounters section on Craigslist. While the age of consent in Washington is 16, acts of...

If sentenced for a couple months in jail on an assault 2 is there a possibility of qualifying for house arrest. With no record

The short answer is probably not. RCW 9.94A.734 prohibits home detention for a conviction for a violent offense (Assault-2 is statutorily...

How much time could you get for Robbery1 with enhanced firearm and a VUCSA charge?

The penalty for a felony conviction in the State of Washington will depend on: 1. The seriousness of the crime; 2. The number of prior felony...

If I hired a lawyer during a investigation and not charge yet would he or she be able to negotiate before I am charge.

The short answer is it depends. Prosecutors' offices are busy and often don't want to engage in pre-filing negotiation. That being said, it is...

How soon after arrest must they arraign me?

Your question touches on a number of issues. First, the State must file charges before the expiration of the statute of limitations (generally...

I stole 30 dollars of food. i am charged with theft three is this correct?

You would be wise to speak to an attorney. In Washington, the prosecutor is the person who decides whether to file charges. They will take the...

In order to convict you of possession of marijuana, the State would have to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that: (1) That on or about...