My fiance has pending theft 3rd charges and just got arrested on a theft 2nd. How much jail time does this carry.

Your fiancé is in a difficult situation and it continues to get worse. The type of sentence that she is facing is difficult to predict without...

What is the statute of limitations on info given by a confidential informant in washington state pertaining to drug cases?

In Washington, RCW 9A.04.080 establishes the time limits for when the prosecutor's office may file charges against a suspect: -One year for a...

In State cases, the prosecutor will decide whether to make the warrant extraditable and to what extent. The issue is one of money. If the person...

Is there a defense for attempted murder 2, if someone shoots an intruder to keep him from stealing an oxygen tank?

The validity of a defense or viability of a prosecution turns on the application of the case facts to applicable law. An accurate assessment of...

Being charged with 1st degree burglary

As your case illustrates, there are always two sides to every story. It is important that you have an attorney that can be an effectively and...

It sounds like a very unfortunate situation. It is important to remember that the charge is only an allegation. It is the State’s burden to prove...

What is the penalty for 2 count of armed robbery?

In Washington State, felony sentencing ranges are set by the legislature. There is a grid that establishes the range by factoring the seriousness...

If the the victim cant be found in a 1st degree rob charge then how far can the case go? the victim is a drug user& has bn n jai

As in every criminal case, it is the State's burden to convince the jury that it has proven its case beyond a reasonable doubt. The State's...

You have been charged with the simple misdemeanor of Criminal Trespass in the Second Degree. The maximum penalty is 90 days in jail and a $1000...

Charged with Third Degree Theft what do I do?

First things first. You never have to plead guilty. It is the State's burden to prove its case. Does a written statement by you make it easier...