I drank the night before work. The following day I was told I smelled of alcohol and they did a bac test on me. I blew a 0.053.

Yes, you can be fired. If you were driving a commercial vehicle there would be additional consequences and you would likely lose your CDL. In any...

How to get rid of a "bench warrant" issued just for 'show cause' on court, before I voluntarily go to court?

Sound advice from my colleague from my colleague in Vancouver, WA. Please understand the answer from California demonstrates why states require...

My son was advised by his lawyer to take a plea to 2 counts on a federal charge and he would get 24 months ran concurrent and 24

I will simply note that I found Mr. Wells answer to be very insightful. Dealing with parents (who are usually paying the fees), about the evidence...

UNLAWFUL IMPRISONMENT - DV; DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, What is the lesser charge and what amount of time, if any, would it carry, if ?

In theory this Felony charge could be reduced to something less serious, but, as Mr. Earl points out, how the case is resolved is now in the hands...

How can you file an appeal if the Superior Court has not yet given you a court appointed attorney?

The 30 day deadline to file the Notice of Your Appeal is critical.I don't know what the usual practice in Gray's Harbor Co. is, but as a criminal...

Does a dismissed charge for a misdemeanor stay on your record?

Most misdemeanors in Washington may be vacated if there is only one case. It requires successful completion of probation, including payment of all...

I am being accused of breaking the windsheild of a car at a party/concert in washington state does she have a case?

Yes you may be charged with a crime because you have no idea what information was included in the police report. Until you retain a Washington...

First warrants here in Snohomish County are approved on very thin evidence, often by affidavit given over the phone. If the warrant is otherwise...

Being a white male in NC with no priors , what are the odds that I can get my felony AWADWISI dropped to a misdemeanor

Being a white male... wow. You should ask a lawyer in North Carolina how that might impact your sentencing guidelines. Like "redneck, truck...

Im 8months pregnet & father of my baby was just arrested for dv there was no physical fighting we had previous no contact order.

Once the case was filed against the defendant, the prosecutor will decide whether to pursue a charge or charges, often against the expressed wishes...