Each prosecutor's office can run their diversion program a little differently. Most have a limit on the amount of restitution that can be owed for...

Escape can be 1st, 2nd or 3rd degree. It depends on the charge she was being held on. Even if she is only charged with Escape 3, the misdemeanor,...

It depends. Was the trip permit valid? Was it posted where it could be seen clearly and unobstructed from the outside? When the officer ran the...

Self-defense is a defense to criminal charges if: person reasonably believes that he/she is about to be injured and when the force is not more...

Can u appeal a denial for continuance ?

You need an attorney. Your attorney likely could’ve helped you avoid the warrant. He or she can help you quash the warrant when you return. ...

As a first time offender in Washington state I am charged with 4th degree assault dv. What kind of jail time gets handed down?

Jail is not the concern you should have. You might end up in jail for a couple days if you’re really unlikely. A domestic violence conviction can...

Which supercedes? Sentencing hearing documents clearly show Probation for 2 years...but law gives court 5 years jurisdiction...

1. You need an attorney! 2. A new conviction requires proof beyond a reasonable doubt. To find a violation of the terms of sentence the court...

What does it mean when the DEFENSE is asking for an Amended Information motion for a criminal trial??

This sounds like a great question for the victims advocate at the prosecutors office. Partly because what you were saying doesn’t make sense. The...

If a corporation has filed a civil claim will I also get charged from the county/state?

If the police were called and took a report you will be charged. The process can take months. You will get a court date and charging documents in...

That doesn’t really qualify as a wrongful arrest. It would be grounds for a lawsuit for violation of civil rights under federal law if it could be...