Can I use force to defend myself in this situation?

The only safe thing to do is simply leave. If you feel you have been assaulted, you can call the police. Self-defense is a defense to the crime...

The Statute of Limitations (the time limit for filing charges) is 2 years for misdemeanor theft and 3 years if the theft is a felony.

Speeding ticket in Whatcom county North Cascades National Park?

https://www.avvo.com/legal-answers/can-a-federal-speeding-ticket-inside-a-national-pa-1777688.html#!

Can't find weapon?

The State's case might be a stronger with the weapon, but the weapon itself is not necessarily crucial. Testimony of the victim and injuries...

I had a simple assault charge dismissed and want it off my record. How do I do this?

That depends on how it was dismissed. RCW 10.97.060 outlines what non-conviction data can be removed. If you qualify, you simply petition...

If a potential client was being accused of murder, but there's proof hes innocent, would ANY lawyer take that case pro bono?

Any public defender who is Murder case certified is likley a very competent attorney. Public defenders are required by Supreme Court rules to have...

If officer only took my license & indicate no insurance, wrong tab expiration date, vehicle color wrong can be dismiss

The ticket must contain enough information to establish that you were the driver of the vehicle. The color of the vehicle has nothing to do with...

Weapon enhancements

Yes, a weapon enhancement can be added to any offense where the facts support the enhancement.

May a polygraph examiner call in my why and tell her that he is going to have me locked up?

Why would you agree to take a polygraph? Get a lawyer and don't talk to anyone about the case, not even your wife. Same goes for her.

I got a photo ticket, but i got the notice 20 days after the violation date. will the 14 day rule apply in my case?

You have 18 days from the date the infraction was mailed to respond. This information, along with everything else you need should be included on...