When stopped for a traffic infraction, must I engage in conversation with the officer?

Yes. This exactly how you should handle any traffic stop. All you are required to do is present your license, registration and insurance. You do...

Can a officer knowingly allow a person without a drivers licences to drive in order to purchase drugs.

(1) Can a officer knowingly allow a person without a drivers licences to drive? Sure, but if that person crashes into or injuries someone the...

Would an attorney be able to help me avoid conviction in a petty theft case?

What is fairly certain is you will not be able to avoid a conviction without an attorney. Can an attorney make the whole thing go away? Maybe. ...

Can you have a shoplifting charge removed from your record?

The short answer is that you need to wait 3 years after the case is completely closed. For most people this is 5 years after the date of...

If you DUI statues changed from the time you had your first prior to now and they did not have felony DUI in that state ?

The only law that is relevant is the one that existed in the state you committed the crime in at the time the crime was committed. What they do...

If I passed an in station breath test, did I have to take a blood test all though they found marijuana (which is legal in WA) i

The officer can ask for a blood test if he or she has probable cause to believe you are under the combined influence of alcohol and drugs. They...

Is false information on a speeding ticket grounds for dismissal of the ticket?

The answer to your question is "none of the above." Not checking the CDL box will not get the ticket dismissed. It is also in your favor to not...

DUI defense: Admissibility of supporting Testimony by Declaration or Affadavit.

You will likely need to have your friend come testify or tell the story to the jury yourself. Sometimes an affidavit is enough to convince the...

The police don't have any way to tell who is lying in a case like this. Law enforcement doesn't typically want to spend any real effort or time...

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What can my boyfriend do if he's unable to attend drug/alcohol classes occassionally due to work?

He obviously is not be able to do any work if he is in jail. Since treatment is court ordered he must make that a priority. Most probation...