IF my girlfriend and i get in a verbal conflict and the neighbors call the police can that be DV .

(1) Exercise your right to remain silent. (2) Hire an attorney. (3) Show up for your arraignment and plead not guilty. Don't just assume...

If I get appointed a public defender can i hire a lawyer for my Kitsap county theft3 charge if my Pd is incompetent?

I think you'll find that public defenders are rarely incompetent. More often they just have way too many cases to give each case the individual...

Becoming a lawyer with a vacated pre trial diversion?

Most lost schools in the Washington State Bar Association require you to disclose any and all arrests. This is probably not something that will...

What if I drive while the Interlock License is still processing? Is this considered driving while suspended?

One of the mandatory conditions that the judge must impose in a DUI case is that you not drive without a license. Violation of this term will get...

Will my boyfriends bail amount go Down at his next hearing?

Bail is set on two factors; the likelihood the person will appear in court and whether the person presents a danger to the community. Once bail is...

Before I go into detail I would like to address the question "is there a valid case against me?" It is impossible to say on these limited facts. ...

What charges can be brought up against me after the officer let me go with all but one traffic infraction?

In many jurisdictions , the officers do not file criminal charges. Instead the officer will forward that information to the prosecutor who will...

About 9 years ago I plead guilty to attempted burglary/dv. Can I appeal this guilty plea?

Withdrawing a guilty plea is extremely difficult to do. The following is a over-simplification of the law, but the main reasons are as follows:...

My husband received a ticket in the mail today for a neg driving 2nd degree. The ticket date was dec 18th but the infraction dat

You can always fight a traffic ticket. Negligent Driving in the Second Degree is one of the most common to fight for a couple of reasons. First,...

I'm being investigated for welfare fruad, but have not yet been charged with anything and im looking for a attorney now!

Two things: (1) Talk to an attorney. (2) Don't talk (or write) about the case to anyone (family, friends, cops, DSHS, . . . .) other than your...