An assault charge can be a problem with health care provider licensing and employer background checks. You may be able to resolve this in a way...

The same self-defense laws apply to everyone, even a felon. The use of lethal force is only a defense if use of that force was necessary and...

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It’s actually far more common for a ticket, that is the result of an accident, to be mailed to you instead of served on you at the time. There are...

The maximum sentence for a class B felony is 10 years. If he is held longer than 10 years, he would have grounds for a habeas corpus petition. ...

Federal crimes can only be prosecuted in Federal Court. State crimes in State court only. Double jeopardy does not prevent separate prosecution...

Police in Washington State do not have the power to arrest for a civil traffic infraction like expired tabs. I have also NEVER heard of a court or...

One of the critical questions for search and seizure law is whether the person conducting the search was a “government actor.” The purpose of the...

That’s really simple. The paragraph you are referring to doesn’t mean that, if the substance is legal under state or federal law, it is legal for...

If you are charged with a crime, that information is entered into the State database. If it is later dismissed, then it is updated to show that...

Are you wanting to represent your self? Are you asking for some simple “this is how you defend yourself” instructions? I’m not entirely sure what...