How much bearing does the victim's input have on the charges and/or plea bargain offered by the State?

Like almost every question about criminal law, it depends on the large number of factors: jurisdiction, prosecutor, officer, the actual crime,...

To testify or not testify?

The best course of action is to hire an attorney to advise you and represent you. There is no way for any of us to tell you what you should do...

IRLJ 2.2(d) requires the filing of the ticket within 5 court days of issuance. Supporting documents can be added at anytime. Although, if the...

Can someone give permission to make online purchases than turn around and claim fraud against me?

Clearly someone can do this or you wouldn't be asking the question. People are falsely accused, and even wrongly convicted, all the time. You...

Why is my case in district now

The situation you describe is not unusual. If you're being charged with unlawful imprisonment Superior Court is the proper place. If you are not...

The prosecution usually does promise to make certain recommendations, or not file additional charges. The state also often threatens to add...

How do I contest speeding ticket?

Hoping the officer does not show up is not a great strategy. If this is a city of Seattle case, I would put the odds at least 90%. Maybe a little...

How much time it takes to send a citation to come at the mail?

The statute of limitations for a misdemeanor theft charge is two years. This means they have up to two years from the date the incident occurred...

If I've had two previous deferred speeding tickets what will happen now that I've gotten a 2nd degree negligence and double spd?

Impossible to predict. Sounds like you have a good ticket attorney. You should call that person or hire another attorney.

Under IRLJ 2.2 (D) which signature of the officer do I go by? ?

The officer filed it electronically on August 15 and the court received it the same day. Sounds like the filing complies with IRLJ 2.2(d).