I have my own music website, and was wondering how to go about protecting my original songs from being used

You have a copyright on your original work the moment you create it. However, in order to recover any damages for the unauthorized use or...

Public Defenders are usually appointed at the arraignment or shortly thereafter. You will need to be screened to determine whether you qualify...

Minor operatng a vehicle after consuming alcohol

I am not sure exactly what the question is, but if you are under 21 in the state of Washington, the you could be charged with DUI if your blood...

Domestic violence case: Misdemeanor vs. Felony and possible sentences.

Yes, it is possible to charge a person with a lesser included offense. Even if the charge is originally a felony, the prosecutor may lower the...

What is the Statue of limitation on a 4th degree domestic violence charge after deferred adjudication has been broken?

The statute of limitations is inapplicable to your situation because the the prosecutor had already filed the charge against you within the...

Assault with a beer bottle?

You do not need to actually make contact with another person to be convicted of assault. assault includes the act of intentionally putting another...

1st offense....3rd degree theft.....what should i plead?

You should plead not guilty. You are entitled to a lawyer at all hearings in a criminal case and the public defender should be able to represent...

Can a person convicted of a felony 30 years ago petition the court for a retrial if that same crime is now only a misdemeanor?

After 30 years have passed, you generally cannot get a new trial unless there is newly discovered evidence that was not available at the time of...

Do police officers or animal control officers have search rights upon suspicion only?

The government generally has to have a warrant supported by probable cause to search a person, the person's home, the person's vehicle, and the...

What is the consequences for Assault and breaking a restraining order?

I do not know from the information you provided whether this is a domestic violence case or not. Since the alleged victim is a family member (your...