If you get a ticket for third degree theft and were not arrested and when you went to court it was conditionally dismissed how

It will show up on your case history forever until you get it removed. You can contact Washington State Patrol and ask them to remove any...

My brother (20yo) is dating a 16yo girl. Is this considered statutory rape in WA state?

For most purposes, 16 is the age of consent in the State of Washington. Unless your brother is an employee at her school or in some other position...

When deferred of a misdemeanor, on a job app. is it correct to say "NO" to being convicted, indicted, or charged of this crime?

No. As far as being charged with a crime, you clearly were charged. This arrest will appear on your case history forever unless you take steps to...

My ex-girlfriend is a drunk and we dont have a parenting plan in place can I take my daughter from her while I file for custody?

I don't practice in the area of child custody. I just wanted to make sure that you understand that the laws in Washington may be very different...

What happens if you fail to appear in court after a charge was dropped from a DUI to a reckless driving?

In Washington, it depends why your license is suspended. If you are suspended because of an administrative action by DOL based on the arrest...

If you have violated the terms of your suspended sentence the judge can impose any or all of the suspended jail time as a sanction. No violations...

You cannot contest a ticket then ask for a deferral if you lose. You must make the decision ahead of time. In my opinion your never better off...

Because this is a DUI it will be heard in district court instead of juvenile court. This means that you do not have many of the options available...

Do I need an lawyer?

In the current environment of complete overreaction to this type of event you most likely need an attorney. Charges will probably be filed under...

Can a cop take you to another city for a 2nd breathalyzer test because there was no cop on duty in the city you were stopped???

As my colleague mentioned the breath test must have been within two hours of driving to be admitted as evidence you were above the legal limit. ...