What are my charges for illegal cockfighting

These charges are typically prosecuted by Federal Prosecutors, although WA State does have some ability to arrest/search. Don't forget there may...

If A enters a building as a tresspaser with an intention to frighten inhabitants, can A be charged with burglary?

Your intuition is correct, you stand a solid chance of being charged with burglary. You should not speak with law enforcement or anyone else about...

Why did I receive a citation for reckess driving for doing a donut on a city street?

As pointed out in another response, you should take this case seriously because it's a gross misdemeanor charge and can adversly impact your...

Received a forfeiture of seized property summons, for a vehicle I don't own. Regarding an incident I have no part of.

Legal representation is not required. However, dealing with DOL can be confusing and frustrating. I assume you will need to notify DOL of the...

Guidelines for degree of theft charge vs. actual value of property that was pawned.

You should report the theft to police. They will want to know the name of the pawn shop. Your loss is the value of the jewelry, not the amount...

Can new charges be added on a re-arraingment, before you go to trial?

Yes, new charges can be added prior to trial. Whether or not they can add them in your case depends on a few facts of the case. If they've given...

My attorney said I'm guilty, he has only spent five minutes with me. He is a public defender.

This may not be grounds for a new public defender. However, it sounds like a good reason to hire a private lawyer rather than stay with a...

WA state law- Is it mandatory to perform a Toxicology Screen on a gunshot wound victim when admitted into the hospitals ER ?

Mandatory Toxicology Screen? Not sure if that's the case, do you have a legal reference for this law? However, if any evidence was gathered...

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If charges were dismissed in Superior court; can one be charged in Municipal court?

Yes, prosecutors can do that. If you were originally charged as a felony then it was by the King County Prosecuting Attorney. Now that it's in...

How to take a misdemeanor away from my record

Yes, you can do this yourself. It needs to be done with a declaration from you, notice to the prosecutors and a properly detailed motion to the...