Will a trespassing ticket affect my deferred prosecution?

Trespassing is a criminal charge. This would not be a mandatory revocation of a deferred prosecution, but the judge would have the discretion to...

The police would need either his permission or a search warrant. It’s not uncommon for them to hold an item like this while they apply for a...

1. That is not what the law requires. There is an exception to required government vehicle markings for police. 2. Not a problem. 3. Not...

You should call your attorney. If you don’t have one you should hire one.

Court was adjourned to another day, will I receive my bail money now or would I have to wait until the next court date?

Bail is not usually returned until the case is completely resolved. The whole point of bail is to make sure the person continues to show up to all...

How to correct misspelled name on a ticket which was deferred some time ago?

What potential issues are you concerned about? If the record is attached to the correct DL# then this is not an issue. If it’s attached to both...

How long does the procecuter have to file a DUI in the state of Washington ?

The Statute of Limitations on Misdemeanor DUI is 2 years from the date of the incident. DOL process is completely separate from criminal process...

Are paid attorneys usually better than free or public defenders for cases?

There are good public defenders and not so good ones. There are good paid Attorneys and not so good ones. Some public defenders have lots of...

In Kitsap County, do texting and driving infractions go on your record, and how are insurance rates affected?

It is state law that controls what is reported on an insurance abstract. If you’re cited under RCW 46.61.668, this does not get reported to...

First time shoplifting at the target

(1) Stop talking to the police and (2) Hire an attorney.