In a DV case (WA State) how is a 911 tape authenticated if victim does not appear in court?.

A 911 tape can be authenticated by voice identification. If a witness who knows the 911 caller's voice testifies and identifies the voice, the...

What can I do to get my WI speeding ticket reduced?

If you request a mitigation hearing, you can explain what happened to the judge and the judge will likely reduce your fine. The other route you...

No, a misdemeanor does not count as a strike. The first two strikes must be "serious" or "violent" felonies. The 3rd strike need only be a...

In King County, how does the consolidation of Domestic Violence charges actually work?

Superior Court has general jurisdiction and would be able to hear any case filed in District Court, but it doesn't work the other way around-...

What if I have an Order of Protection against my husband and I talked to him?

I doubt that you are in danger of losing the Order of Protection. If the court learns that your husband called you, he is looking at more jail...

What crimes is marijuana possession under 40 gramswith $0 value

In Washington, possession of marijuana in the amount of 40 grams or less is a simple misdemeanor punishable up to 90 days in jail and a $1,000...

Pleading the Fifth only applies to self incrimination. Only the defendant in a criminal case can refuse to testify on these grounds. Witnesses,...

I am not sure which breath test machines they use in Ohio, but I am familiar with the machines in my home state of Washington. In Washington, we...

There really is no hard and fast rule regarding how many times you can have a case continued. If the prosecution does not object, than the judge...

Can I get my Guilty plea overturned and file a civil suit

Generally, you cannot withdraw a guilty plea unless you can show that you did not make a knowing, intelligent, and voluntary waiver of your right...