Is walking up to someone and pulling their hair assaulting ?

Assault is any unwanted contact that is harmful or offensive. Yes, this could be an assault.

In WA, what does "in preventing or attempting to prevent an offense against his or her person" entail?

You forgot the part where it says no more force than necessary. Is a jury going to believe that punching somebody in the nose is necessary to...

How can I contest one violation and pay another on a traffic ticket?

If you provide proof that you were insured at the time, the court will dismiss the no insurance ticket. Not sure why you would want to admit to...

Im wondering what i can do about being arrested and accused of traffiking on october 15 but charges have been laid

You really need to hire an attorney to negotiate the return of your vehicle, attempt to shield you from criminal charges are and, if necessary,...

Can police arrest my daughter with no investigation or third party statements?

Welcome to the real world of criminal charges. I have never seen an officer go out of his way to try to find evidence of a persons innocence. That...

What do you think?

The only way to get an accurate and dependable answer on a particular criminal case is to have an attorney review all of the evidence and the court...

DUI - what happens when field Breathalyzer was above but at the mobile processing center I blew under and was told to go home?

A portable breath test given in the field is only admissible for probable cause to arrest. It is not admissible at trial. What happens next...

Refusal of a breath or blood test triggers an administrative action with DOL. If you lose your DUI hearing your license will be suspensed. You...

When I go in for my last visit to my PO will they UA me?

You would probably know the answer to this better than any of us. You are familiar with your PO and his or her practices.

How can I get a $550 ticket for negligent driving?

The fine for Negligent Driving in the 2nd degree is $250. Some vehicles have cameras, other do not. You will probably have to do a public records...