Regarding restitution- can i be ordered to pay restitution for things that no one has proven that i took/ did?

If convicted of a crime the court can order you to pay restitution related to that crime (as well as related non-charged crimes in some...

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I see you are asking the question from Seattle. Seattle Municipal Court is especially aggressive in DUI cases. You need an attorney with...

This is exactly the reason that I and my fellow colleagues on this site continual warn against pleading guilty for criminal offenses, ESPECIALLY...

Disorderly conduct charge. SOC agreement. Is the charge waived during the 12 month period as long as there is compliance?

SOC stands for stipulated order of continuance. You have entered into a contract with the prosecutor to continue the case for a certain period of...

After the police respond to a misdemeanor , how long do the have to arrest you ?

There is no time limit for an arrest. In fact, you do not have to arrested at all in order for charges to be filed. The prosecutor has up to Two...

It seems to me that you're a little confused about what happened in court. The judge would not have dismissed your DUI case. He may have been pay...

After being caught shoplifting and then trespassing without being stopped in the store is there a possibility I will be fined?

Trespassing is a CRIME punishable up to 364 days in jail and $5000 fine. You will NOT receive a fine in the mail. You might be charged with a...

You could be sentenced to 90 days in jail, a $1000 fine and 2 years probation if convicted of Driving While License Suspended in the Third Degree. ...

Sealing and expunger

In Washington, the type of "expungement" available depends on the type of case and the way it was resolved. A motion to seal would be appropriate...

What do i say in court to NOT make my situation worse?

"Not Guilty" Anything else has the potential to make the situation worse. Then hire an attorney or get a public defender and let a trained...