In Washington State if the juvenile offense is a felony then it is considered a conviction even though it is listed as an adjudication in some...

It appears have 2 options available to you. The first would be to contact a lawyer in your state who deals with juvenile law and file for...

If the state waits 5 months, while I am in custody on another matter, to bring up charges does that violate my sixth amendment?

I agree with my fellow lawyers that your with amendment rights have not been violated and having practiced in your part of the state on numerous...

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Can I hire a lawyer since I was raped, drugged and raped many times?

I would suggest that you try going down to the police department first in person and let them know that you have the additional evidence to...

What can or do I do as my daughter has been accused of touching her three year old cousin and it's false ?

What I would suggest is contacting a criminal defense attorney who specializes in sex offenses. There are additional penalties that come along...

Can police question a 17-year-old and take a DNA sample while in custody without parental consent?

Under Washington law what your son needs to do is exercise his 6th amendment right to counsel and tell the cops he wants an attorney and will not...

Can juvenile probation be in my home without an adult?

Your question brings up a number of issues. What is the exact language in the modified order. Is your son on house arrest or is the curfew only...

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How do I get a new lawyer?

If this is a criminal or civil case in Washington State, you would need to get a judge's approval to switch attorneys. To do this you would need...

What do you do when you miss jury summons and find out there's a warrant out for you?

In Washington State you can typically go into the Court Clerk from the court that issued the warrant and explain to them what happened and they...

What is JUDICIAL NOTICE of ADJUDICATIVE FACTS ? Does this term exist ? is it , civil ? criminal ? or both

You may be referring to the findings of fact and conclusions of law that get entered into the record after a motions hearing or an appeals hearing....

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