I need help to understand who I am now that I have a criminal past. What options do I have for vacating 2 gross misdemeanors?

To anyone reading this,: PLEASE don't represent yourself on criminal charges. This is a prime example of why you NEVER defend yourself. These...

Is it possible to get a dismissed charge erased from my record? If so, how?

A deferred prosecution cannot removed. WSP's literature appears to say indicate that a deferred sentence on a misdemeanor theft cannot be removed....

Can dui's be taken off my record after 5-7 years?

No. In Washington State, a DUI conviction cannot be removed from one's criminal record (except by direct pardon from the Governor). If the...

Removing a restriction order fronm a 4th degree Domestic Violence charge

It is possible. It will depend on the facts of the case , whether he has any history of violent behavior and the court that it's in. Many...

How do I get a 4th degree assault off my record???

That depends on what happened with your case. Sounds like this was a two year deferred sentence that was dismissed at the end of the two year...

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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