Yes, the most important one. Hire an attorney. Unless the blood sample comes back with nothing in your system, charges will be filed. The sooner...

In some cases, there can be legal issues that lead to dismissal, such as an unlawful stop or an inadmissible breath of blood test. A not guilty...

She needs to hire a criminal defense attorney. She has the right to remain silent and the right to have an attorney present at all proceedings. ...

Did you know that if a person has two prior convictions for violating a no contact order that they can be charged with a felony? Did you also know...

An officer needs almost no proof to issue a ticket. The prosecutor needs to prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt to get a conviction. The...

An action for a protection order should be filed in the county where the petitioner resides. The petitioner may also file in: (1) The county where...

When a vehicle is seized for the purpose of obtaining a warrant it can be held for a "reasonable amount of time" needed for the purpose of applying...

Generally when an individual under the age of 18 commits a crime they are subject to juvenile court jurisdiction. There are a few exceptions,...

If you were licensed in Oregon at the time of the Oregon DUI it would not have been reported to Washington DOL. Oregon cases don't show up on a...

AVVO is a great resource for questions about the law. What you are asking for is specific legal advice about your situation. More information is...