Will I have to go to jail when I go to court for a charge of theft of the first degree with no prior criminal record.

Without more information, and going with the little you give, it would be unlikely that a judge would order yout aken into custody. Usually, if...

Is a wife entitled to her husbands social security disability benefits in a divorce.

See Zahm, 138 Wash.2d 213, 978 P.2d 498, for some guidance re: social security benefits.

I need a good defense lawyer for my husband

If you husbanjd is in custody, the State has 60 dyas to try his case, UNLESS he waives speedy or good cause is shown to extend the period. I would...

Where can I find deffanitions for all of the terms used in the legal system?

This is a tough question to answer, as I don't know what area(s) you are interested in. However, if you purchase a Black's Law Dictionary and you...

Where can I find definitions for all of the terms used in the legal system?

Thia is a tough question to answer, as I don't know what area(s) you are interested in. However, if you purchase a Black's Law Dictionary and you...

Where do I file my small claims suit?

Take a look at the following link for guidance: http://www.kitsapgov.com/dc/forms.htm

Do i wait to get a court appointed lawyer or should i find one on my own cause i can't afford one

As a former prosecutor, I found that many of my toughest adversaries in court were public defenders. Keep in mind that you will find good and bad...

My daughter (17) got an MIP. Will we be able to get this deferred? What would that involve?

I suggest you seek some sort of Stipulated order of continuace or diversion for your daughter. As compared to a deferral - where one pleads...

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What is the punishment for an international student when she stole items about 32 dollars?

I would add that there may be ancillary penalties in addition to the statutory jail and fine (up to one year in jail and/or up to a $5000 fine)....

I just got a ticket for a city assault. What is the usual punishment for it?

I would add that there may be ancillary penalties in addition to the statutory jail and fine (up to one year in jail and/or up to a $5000 fine). If...