Is it legal for a police officer to go into a place of business that is currently closed and remove items without a warrant?
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Answered on February 18, 2023
I agree with my colleague. It really comes down to who has the authority to consent to a search. Search and seizure law is actually fairly...
Can Animal control break in my home and take my dogs claiming animal cruelty when it's NOT the case and leaving a blank warrant?
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Answered on February 17, 2023
Law enforcment (including animal control) can enter and search a home with a warrant. They are required, among other things, to leave an inventory...
If a gun does not have a fireing pin in it can I still be charged with possession of a firearm?
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Answered on February 15, 2023
"A temporarily disabled or malfunctioning gun may still meet this statutory definition of firearm. State v. Padilla, 95 Wn.App. 531, 533, 978 P.2d...
How difficult is it to press charges on someone?
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Answered on February 15, 2023
It's as easy as calling 911. The police and prosecutor will (or will not) take over from there. As my colleague correctly noted this may not be a...
Will Alaska extradite me from Washington state ?
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Answered on February 15, 2023
I have no idea if avoiding jail is a realistic expectation in your case. One would need to know more about the charges and your criminal history. ...
Can 2 counties have the same prosecuting attorney and is it legal for him to bring up pending charges in the other county?
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Answered on February 12, 2023
I can imagine that is uncomfortable for you.
There is nothing unethical or illegal about an attorney being a prosecutor in multiple counties...
My son was pulled over last night for reckless driving. Does he need a lawyer?
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Answered on February 12, 2023
That he might go to jail is probably the least of your worries. There are other consequences that are far more likely, and longer lasting. First,...
Why is intoxolock allowed to extend my sentence?
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Answered on February 08, 2023
To be clear, the IID requirement is a result of a DUI conviction, but not part of the criminal sentence. When you are convicted of DUI, the court...
If i am on bench probation in 1 state. Get arrest for similar charge in another state. Will home state find out? if so how soon?
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Answered on February 06, 2023
It's hard to say. The States would be on different systems, so it wouldn't appear on the database that the judge would normally access. However, it...
I’m the victim in a crime and I want to know abou no contact order exceptions?
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Answered on February 05, 2023
Courts almost always enter a no contact order in a situation like this, no matter who wants or doesn't want it. They are also very hesitant to...
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