What will happen if I don't turn myself in on time to the Puyallup jail for a mistamrnor?

The court will schedule a hearing. If you don't appear you will have a warrant. At the hearing the judge may give you more jail time and you...

The Statute of Limitations on DUI is 2 years. How quick charges are filed depends on a lot of different factors and there is no normal or standard...

Can an officer arrest someone for a dui during a non-traffic stop in which the defendant was a witness?

You only need probable cause for a traffic stop, if there is a traffic stop. If the police were there for lawful reasons, and in their...

HHow long does a state have to extradite?

30 days. That time can be extended if the court finds “good cause.”

Can I fight a ticket off my record if its marked as traffic?

You absolutely should hire an attorney to fight this ticket. It is the policy of police agencies to issue a ticket to any “at fault” driver in an...

What happens at a hearing for someone who has a warrent from another state?

In addition to Ms. Freedman to answer, the court will also address whether bail is appropriate, and if so how much.

Minor in possession is a criminal charge which carries up to 364 days in jail. MIP will also result in a license suspension if you are under 18...

I’m 18 and I have to go an arraignment soon what do I say/do?

You have the right to an attorney at all proceedings, but including arraignment. If you can’t afford to hire an attorney ask the court to appoint...

For starters, you obviously need an attorney. If you can establish ID theft and an alibi it is likely something than can be dealt with without...

It depends on why it was dismissed. In a criminal case the prosecuting attorney will have the opportunity to gather further evidence and the...