Yes, you can call the police non-emergency line and refuse to give your name or ask that it be held as confidential. If you want to be absolutely...

If a person posts a video on youtube and then puts that up on facebook and twitter without consent can they be sued?

This would probably depend upon whether or not the person being filmed had a reasonable expectation of privacy. If it was filmed in a private...

Is power of attorney the right course of action to assist a 50+ relative with financial decisions?

You should also consider that such an arrangement may end badly, with your brother demanding more money, you declining, your brother resenting you...

Is it ok for a store to put up a 8 by 10 picture of someone who got mouthing with a clerk just because didn't have a rest room?

I can't think of a law that the store is violating. I suppose that if they put up the picture, and make statements about the person that are false...

I am an Epileptic that has Grand-Mal Seizures and also a back injury with a Disabled Fishing License and Harvester Card.

It is unclear to me why you are being denied, given that you have expressed your need quite well. Does the Washington Department of Fish and...

ELDER CARE - GUARDIAN AD LITEM - EDMONDS WASHINGTON - 94 year old blind mother - walks three miles a day - fairly competent.

This is a tough one. It appears you are concerned that the brother is in some way forcing your mother to make decisions that are against her...

Can one neighbor audio tape another

It would probably very much depend on the "audio capability" of the neighbor's audio equipment. If people in your home are speaking or yelling so...

Selected as the best answer

IN a pinch for authority, you can always cite Civil Rule 1, which states: "These rules govern the procedure in the superior court in all suits of...

Inside your garage with door shut! Is this a area you should expect reasonable privacy

You need to provide more information. Is the garage usually left open? How many people typically go in and out? Are you considering putting a...

I thought that I had to file papers with the court opposing a motion 5 court days before a hearing

I believe that you are correct. The Civil Rules for district court, at CRLJ 6(d) says five days, and the local rules for Thurston County do not...