In Washington State, criminal restitution can be collected for ten years. The court can extend that for another 10 years. So twenty years total. ...

This is always a hard decision and one that shouldn’t be made until all your questions are asked and answered. Your attorney is in a far better...

Jail? Unlikely. The much bigger concern is a criminal conviction. An assault on your record will make it difficult to get jobs, housing, credit,...

No, they would not let you steal to build a case against. They may have reviewed tapes and noticed you from prior visits, They may not have had a...

How do I get a police report?

You need an attorney, not police reports. Please don't try to be your own attorney. If the police approach you demand an attorney, then say...

Section 10 of the Washington Rules on Appeal contains all of this information. ...

How to file wrongful death manslaughter homicide charges against mayor and governor ? dead body & shootings in CHAZ CHOP zone

As my colleague points out, in order to file a lawsuit for wrongful death, you must be a relative or spouse of the deceased. After meeting that...

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Is there anyway I can save myself from having a misdemeanor permanently on my record?

I'm sure your attorney explained to you that the civil demand is separate from the criminal process. Under Washington law, a company who is victim...

They can request that the lab test for a number of different substances. GHB is one they can detect. You can expect that you won’t know the...

I was the victim of assault on October 31, 2019. Not battery, but violence meant to terrorize. Can I still sue/file charges?

To add to Mr Alexander’s answer. You might be able to sue. If your only damages are a broken door, you’re probably better off in small claims...