Criminal:Disorderly Conduct plea and Subsequent Probation. Can a judge unilaterally change terms without input from prosecutor?

The length of probation and jurisdiction are twp separate issues. Generally, the court has two years dress diction on a misdemeanor case. This...

Would the person I am getting a restraining order against have to be in the same room while in the process?

Anytime you ask for a protection order against someone you need to serve them with the motion and court date. They have an absolute right to be...

Is it the right of the arresting officer to determine a person to obese to do a feild sobriety test?

While being called obese is probably not very pleasant, it is actually a good thing that you did not do the field sobriety tests. These tests are...

What happens if i thought i screened the item but it wasn't , am i still guilty of crime?

Shoplifting basically involves the intent to deprive someone of their property. There is certainly a question as to whether you intended to take...

Search and seizure law is complicated. The best anyone can tell you without further knowledge of the facts you is "maybe." To answer your first...

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Got into an accident was cited for DUI but was realeased from hospital with no info. What do I do now?

You can be charged up to 2 years from the date of the incident. Blood draws go to the Washington State Patrol Tox Lab to get tested and the...

Would RCW 10.97.060 apply to a my CFD?

You are correct. This will become non-conviction data at the time it is dismissed (assuming you do your part). The data should be eligible for...

Washington MJ DUI. Just got home. took blood test. smoked at 6 pm. Was not smoking while driving. Had taken amphetamine earlier

You will probably have to wait 3-12 months to find out what's next. Your blood sample will be sent to the Washington State Patrol Toxicology...

Can I request a lawyer of my choice or do I only get the public defender for assistance , if indigent ?

You have the right to an attorney which you are charged with a crime. If you can't afford one the State must appoint one. In Washington that...

How do i compel the sheriffs office to file a report/ make a recommendation to the prosecutor ?

A writ of mandamus is a legal document issue by a judge that requires a government official to comply with the law. This is the legal remedy if a...

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