Yes. You were probably released because the police did not have enough evidence for criminal charges. Your release does not mean that you will...

Were my juvinile rights violated?????

The police have an obligation to conduct a thorough investigation before arresting someone for a crime. They do not have an obligation to hurry up...

Will a marijuana charge from three or four years ago affect me from getting a diversion opportunity for shoplifting?

Adult diversion is not available in every jurisdiction in Washington state. Those jurisdictions that do offer adult diversion often have very...

Is an informant considered a witness?

Generally, yes - but not all informants are necessarily called to testify. Whether Jane is subpoenaed to testify by the prosecution depends...

I was accused of shoplifting and really it was a mistake but the LP officer ticketed me anyway. Do I have to appear in court?

It is unlikely that a store's civilian loss prevention (LP) officer gave you a citation - he/she does not have the authority to do so unless that...

What is the minimum and maximum punishment for malishious mischief I did not hurt anyone

"Domestic violence' is not a crime per se - it is a category of criminal conduct. "Domestic violence" can be added to any crime if the facts...

You are running a big risk of being arrested. Even though taking a plane or train generally only involves at most an ID check/comparison with the...

In Washington when calculating offender score, would these wash out?

Based on your recitation of the facts, the 5 Class C felonies do not wash out because he was not crime free "in the community" for a sufficient...

Do i need to get a lawyer asap

Based on what you have shared, it does appear that you may have a valid challenge to the "search" of your phone. If the search was unlawful, then...

How can i request a change of venue due to relocating?

You could potentially have probation transferred to Alaska, but it will need the approval of the court, your current probation officer/department...