How can I drop assault of the fourth degree in WA state?

I’m a little confused. You’re homeless, but you can afford to hire an attorney? Or you were also charged with a crime and were appointed an...

Maybe you could sue the State of Washington too? If they allowed alcohol sales until 2:30am he wouldn’t have been forced to drive across the...

CAN THE COURT LIFT A NO CONTACT ORDER FOR MEDICAL EMERGANCY?

Yes, the judge has the authority to lift the order if the parties are requesting it. If the state put a no contact order in place, then there must...

I am from out of state (British Columbia). Can I use Lack of Knowledge as a defense against DWLS3?

No, not knowing the law and being unaware that your license was suspended are not defenses. On the other hand, if you pay the ticket and the...

Can I keep any type of weapon in my car for self defense

In general, it is not unlawful to have a bat or club in your car. However, if you are being monitored by a court you may have certain restrictions....

The cannabis was not weighed in front of me

The place to resolve disputes about evidence is in the courtroom. Not at the police station or the side of the road. If the weight is something...

Trepassing and court?

Do NOT talk to the Deputy without an attorney!!! If you are contacted your only response should be "I demand an attorney." Then remain silent! ...

Typically Walmart will forward this information to the police who will in turn forwarded to prosecutor. You will probably get charging information...

Being in custody is a good defense to bail jumping. It also may help with the amount of bail the court sets, but it’s unlikely to sway the court...

Can I insist my Public Defender ask the officer to show the markers he used in accusing me of following too close?

In the legal world, the sentence “I was told…” Is almost always followed by false information. There is no requirement that an officer use...