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). ...

Can they use a deferred charge against me even though the time they gave me was up?

I believe you have two questions: (1) Will I lose my opportunity for a dismissal on the first case; and (2) Will the first case affect the second...

Whats the process and how much jail time for dui fta and dwsl fta?

This is the type of behavior that judges are not impressed with. Demonstrates a lack of respect for the court and possibly a sever substance abuse...

Hi, i was issued a notice of trespass for one year by the police on grounds of shoplifting.

You cannot go back to the store as long as an abstract. It doesn't matter whether your shoplifting or not, the store has the right to read service...

My boyfriend has a felony bench warrent in washington state. Someone told him it expires after 5-7 years. is this true

Yes and no. Warrants do have expiration dates. However, they can be (and usually are) renewed before they expire. Most felony warrants will not...

You are facing two issues; the new criminal charge and a violation of the conditions of your DUI sentence. On the Driving While License...

D.U.I

The Occupational Restricted License is not available for a DUI-related suspension. If you want to drive the only option is an Interlock Ignition...