How can I remove shoplifting charge from my record?

You absolutely should not do this alone. Don't seek legal advice from the police either. They are not there to help you they are there to make a...

How do I tell if the Officer filed my ticket on time?

The electronic court docket will have that information.

Does the mitigation hearing date have to be within a certain time from the date of the ticket?

For a contested hearing you are correct. Mitigation Hearings rule is ". . . the court shall schedule a hearing to determine whether there were...

Do I need to be cited for a traffic violation before being asked for proof of insurance in Washington State?

You are correct. The officer must have reasonable suspicion to believe that you committed a traffic infraction before stopping you. It may be that...

I received a traffic violation, which is my first ever in the US and I have had a drivers license for 3+ years.

Since the only thing you were ticketed for was speeding, the only thing that really matters is can the officer prove you were speeding. It is...

Can you get a ticket for not transferring a your license

RCW 46.20.021. You must transfer your license to Washington state within 30 days of becoming a resident. Petty, but legal.

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Do I need an attorney to represent me in court for failure to take a drug and alcohol class?

The answer depends on a number of things including which court this is in, who the judge is, who the prosecutor is, your criminal history, what...

Is there anyway to get restitution waived if amount has been paid, but interest on fine keeps restitution valid?

Your attorney can make a motion to the court to waive interest. Court has discretion to do this and given your good faith effort it may happen.

While, I guess technically, you have "no prior record, " that will obviously soon change. Upon revocation of the diversion the judge can sentence...

Am I allowed or prevented from writing to contact judge in my old closed case to show him evidence he never saw before?

Do NOT provide anything about a pending case in writing, or make any statements to anyone, other than your attorney. Writing letters will not make...