What is the statute of limitations on a DUI if I fail to appear.

The Statute of Limitation dictates the amount of time the prosecution has from the date of the incident to file charges with the court. For a...

How can a person that doesn't speak English get a Trespass Notification in the 2nd degree?

Whether she understood the trespass warnings and therefore, knowingly entered or remained on the premises unlawfully, is a factual issue for a...

I was cited for DUI while driving on prescription drug soboxin. Does this qualify me for DUI.

You can be convicted of DUI any time your ability to drive is affected by alcohol or drugs. This includes any and all drugs that impair your...

I had a dirty UA for the first time while in treatment for DUI #2. I did 1 month in jal. Will I go back to jail?

It's possible for the judge to impose all of the suspended jail time on both DUIs (I assume the first case is still open since DUI probation is...

Any experience lawyers with DOL's Facial Recognition hearing?

Get a lawyer. You don't want to respond by yourself. Any statements could be used against you in criminal charges. Scott W Lawrence Law...

9 yrs ago the police gave me some firearms back and now are saying one of them is stolen, can I be charged for theft?

Do not speak to the police about this without an attorney present. If they show up remember these words: "I'm exercising my right to remain silent...

If an arresting officer fails to file a citation with the court clerk, does the Court have jurisdiction to charge the accused?

There are two distinct ways to initiate a criminal charge: (1) by officer citation or (2) by information or indictment. These are separate ways to...

Is a misdemeanor a probation violation in WA state?

Most likely it is. It is very rare that a judges does not order that you have no new criminal charges as a condition of probation. The good news...

First offense shoplifting. What charges am I facing?

My guess is they intend to forward the information to the police and prosecutor for criminal charges to be filed (Theft 3). The prosecutor has up...

Depending on what you are being charged with the State has at least 2 years from the date of the incident to file charges (longer in many cases). ...