Can you please tell me what laws are used to determine the max amount of time for this in jail? Is one year excessive?

There are many factors that will come into play here. Some enumerated by the previously posted comments. One year may be excessive in its perceived...

Is there anything at all that I can do to mitigate my punishment/sentence for probation violation of DUI?

The short answer is to contact your attorney from your DUI if he/she is still on board and ensure that they know all this. Every court is...

How many continuances do the prosecutors get? this has been going on for over two years?

There is no set number of continuances that either side can get. It all depends on whether the court finds that there is a reasonable basis for the...

Will my friend get arrested or charged with the things they find in the room since its in her name?

Your friend may be arrested and charged with something if the police investigation leads to a place where the prosecutor feels there is enough to...

The NCO has been over with for 1 year, can charges still be pressed for violation after NCO is done and over with?

The short answer is: it depends. If an alleged violation of a valid NCO took place when the NCO was still in effect, it is still possible that you...

Well, in a sense, he/she will likely be required to use common sense. In a bench trial, where the case is argued in front of the judge only (no...

Is this a violation of the via third party?

It's a little unclear as to what you are saying. I'm sensing perhaps that you are asking if you are the "restrained" party in a no contact order...

How can this be dropped or excused.

It is up to the prosecutor whether to dismiss the charges or not. If you've communicated a statement to the prosecutor or local DV advocate, that's...

Is DWLS in the 3rd an crime in Washington state

Unfortunately, yes. DWLS 3 is in violation of RCW 46.20.342(1)(c) and is a simple misdemeanor, not a gross misdemeanor. The maximum jail sentence...

What should he write in his statement?

Your buddy's statement is your buddy's statement. It would be prudent to write what is correct and accurate. That is the surest way of knowing...