You were "arrested." Arrest does not require handcuffs, detention or anything other than the officer making a determination that there is probable...

The deadline for the prosecutor to file charges is 2 years from the date of the incident. Once charges are filed with the court the Statute of...

That’s what happens when you have a warrant. You have to worry about getting arrested everywhere you go. He could be arrested anywhere, including...

The maximum sentence for driving on a suspended license in the 3rd° is 90 days. This only makes sense if you have more than one charge, or you are...

I got a speeding ticket in Washington State in 2011 I have a bench warrant...will the bench warrant ever expire...or go away

No, bench warrants don’t usually go away with time. Speeding tickets do NOT result in bench warrants because they are not criminal.

Mr. Kertchen is correct. It is likely a legal stop. However, Port Orchard Municipal Court would not have authority to hear a case that occurred...

What is it called when u are being sentenced on a charge and u ask the judge for a global to get rid of any other charges?

A “global resolution” is not actually a law or something one has a right to. The judge doesn’t have the authority to do a “global resolution” on...

Let me see if i understand. He told the judge he couldn’t show up for Jail because of his son’s surgery.. The judge said I don’t care, you’re...

How expensive does the item have to be to be charged with burglary in second degree ?

Burg 2 is (1) Entering a building unlawfully and (2) with INTENT to commit a crime therein. There doesn't actually have to be anything stolen and...

How long will someone stay in jail for an assault in the second degree and a controlled substance abuse violation charge ?

He should have a hearing today to release him or set a bail amount. There will also very likely be a no contact order prohibiting him from...