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Is it possible to show the court, as a defense, that that incident would never of happened, had he not been intoxicated?
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Answered on July 08, 2016
In Washington State, voluntary intoxication is not a defense. Although, you are allowed to argue to a jury that the fact that he was high shoes...
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Defered prosecution
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Answered on July 07, 2016
Same answer as before. Yes, you could be in trouble. The court can revoke your deferred prosecution for drinking. The fact that the citation was...
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Why im being cited with open container as
A passenger not a driver not my vihicle?
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Answered on July 07, 2016
It is certainly more difficult, but not impossible, to prove that the passenger was in possession of an open container in a vehicle. Without...
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What will be the worst thing to happen?
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Answered on July 05, 2016
I'm not sure what your question is, but the answer to almost any question you have is "get an attorney in Oregon and discuss your case with that...
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Why is it possible for the Spokane court system to suspended your drivers license if you get behind on paying on a ticket.
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Answered on July 05, 2016
RCW 46.20.289 allows the Department of Licensing to suspend a driver's license for a number of reasons. One of the reasons is non-payment of a...
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Can an opening statement be objected? Also how does each party in a trial begin its argument?
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Answered on July 04, 2016
The short answer is yes, objections can be made at any point in trial including opening statements. The possible basis for objection and when/how...
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Officer didn't fill out the ticket form completely, am I off the hook?
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Answered on July 03, 2016
The ticket itself is just a charging document. It is not evidence. If the officer failed to list the charge RCW 46.61.400 on the ticket it would...
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Probation violation question
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Answered on July 02, 2016
This site is for information about the law. You need legal advice. You really should be having this discussion with your attorney in private. ...
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What do I do if I use medical marijuana and mail some to myself in another state. But never receive it?
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Answered on June 30, 2016
Strike 1: committing a federal crime.
Strike 2: admitting to the crime on internet.
Don't strike out! If you are contacted by anyone about...
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Can I get a traffic judge's ruling changed regarding the eligibility of a deferment.
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Answered on June 28, 2016
You can provide proof of this and ask the judge to reconsider. Ultimately, granting a deferment is a discretionary decision and the judge can deny...
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