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A friend's roommate took her truck and wrecked it. Has never had permission to drive it. Is that considered theft in Washington?
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Answered on March 13, 2019
I wonder where the tow truck driver went to law school? Yes it is always a crime to take somebody’s property without their permission.
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I was cited for "Speed too Fast for Conditions" after a collision. What are my chances to get deferral finding in King County ?
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Answered on March 13, 2019
It often makes sense to hire an attorney and contest these tickets. There are a number of evidentiary issues that the state cannot often overcome...
In Washington state can my bank account be seized because of restitution owed?
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Answered on March 13, 2019
When you were sentenced you would’ve been required to make a minimum monthly payment. The judge would’ve also set a deadline to pay the entire...
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Will i get called to court for theft over a period of 5 months?
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Answered on March 13, 2019
Two weeks is a very short time. The Statute of Limitations on Theft 3 is 2 years. If you are going to be charged it could easily take several...
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I was driving with no insurance in Washington state and got a speeding ticket. I now have a $700 fine. What do i do
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Answered on March 12, 2019
Not exactly. If you have no prior no insurance tickets and you show up to court with proof of insurance, most courts will lower the fine to around...
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How do I have a bench warrant if they were sending me a summons in the mail?
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Answered on March 12, 2019
That’s a very stressful situation. The only way you are going to be able to figure out what is going on and what you need to do to create a...
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Why didn’t I get arrested when I picked up my car from being searched and found not good things ?
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Answered on March 12, 2019
You’re complaining because you didn’t get arrested? They found evidence of a crime in your car, you will receive a court date and charges in the...
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Is asking for a nude as a joke illegal?
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Answered on March 12, 2019
Do NOT talk to the police without an attorney!!! Have no more contact with anyone involved in this case. If approached by the police demand an...
Can police seize a phone for evidence if the phone does not belong to that person?
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Answered on March 12, 2019
No, the police are not going to release evidence of a crime to you. Yes, you could be charged with tampering with evidence and other crimes if you...
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Can I leave the country with a
Pending charge?
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Answered on March 12, 2019
That depends on the conditions of release set by the court. Talk to your lawyer.
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