Questions answered by Scott Weymouth Lawrence

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How will the charges go? Will all occupants of the vehicle be charged? Or just the driver?

Scott's answer | Answered on December 29, 2015

It sounds like the driver could be charged with felony vehicular assault. I would have to know a lot more facts before I could venture to guess...

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Is the prosecution allowed to cross-examine a defense witness on why he refused to talk to the police and hired a lawyer?

Scott's answer | Answered on December 29, 2015

Probably. The prosecution is allowed to impeach the credibility of the defendant's witnesses.

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How long can they keep his car and is there a time limit on charging him with a crime

Scott's answer | Answered on December 28, 2015

First, and most importantly, your son needs an attorney. He should not be talking to the police for any reason whatsoever. He has the right to...

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In WA, if defendant, charged with gross misdemeanor, disputes the existence of probable cause, what actions must be taken/when?

Scott's answer | Answered on December 28, 2015

Are you challenging probable cause to stop, probable cause to arrest or probable cause sufficient to impose pretrial conditions of release? All...

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Should I talk to the City Attorney about the RCW (so I won't have to in open court) to get the city to drop the case? Suggs. ?

Scott's answer | Answered on December 28, 2015

Actually, I think you have it backwards. The prosecutor is not going to care. The court will hear and decide on legal arguments according to the...

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Can we still file in court to retrieve this money from her? And if so, is this considered a misdemeanor or felony charge?

Scott's answer | Answered on December 27, 2015

Forgery and identity theft are felonies. If she is convicted you would be entitled to restitution (she would have to pay you back for any losses)....

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Why is that 5 months have passed, I'm just now being charged for something I already admitted to? I have yet to see a judge.

Scott's answer | Answered on December 26, 2015

When a felony is filed in a District Court the court will set a deadline for filing the felony and Superior Court. This is also called a felony...

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Isn't there some rule that says police can't just read warning to people ?

Scott's answer | Answered on December 22, 2015

The police are required to read Miranda Rights to anyone who is under arrest. They are also required to Mirandize suspects in some other...

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Could the Prosecutor terminate the PDA because he withheld exculpatory evidence?

Scott's answer | Answered on December 21, 2015

You need to discuss this with your attorney since only you and your attorney know what this new evidence is, what the terms of the diversion was...

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Obviously I'm going to fight it, but how do I go about getting....proof of discovery I believe it's called? / how should I pro

Scott's answer | Answered on December 21, 2015

The process of obtaining any evidence the prosecution plans to use against you is called "discovery." Simply notify the prosecutor in writing that...

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How will the charges go? Will all occupants of the vehicle be charged? Or just the driver?

Is the prosecution allowed to cross-examine a defense witness on why he refused to talk to the police and hired a lawyer?

How long can they keep his car and is there a time limit on charging him with a crime

In WA, if defendant, charged with gross misdemeanor, disputes the existence of probable cause, what actions must be taken/when?

Should I talk to the City Attorney about the RCW (so I won't have to in open court) to get the city to drop the case? Suggs. ?

Can we still file in court to retrieve this money from her? And if so, is this considered a misdemeanor or felony charge?

Why is that 5 months have passed, I'm just now being charged for something I already admitted to? I have yet to see a judge.

Isn't there some rule that says police can't just read warning to people ?

Could the Prosecutor terminate the PDA because he withheld exculpatory evidence?

Obviously I'm going to fight it, but how do I go about getting....proof of discovery I believe it's called? / how should I pro