Questions answered by Scott Weymouth Lawrence

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Ex room mate is trying to dump possession on me.

Scott's answer | Answered on June 24, 2011

I just wanted to reiterate how important what Mr. Samuelson said. DO NOT TALK TO THE POLICE WITHOUT AN ATTORNEY! Your attorney may be able to...

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Can you be charged with Theft by Taking when you aren't even living in the state it happened in? In 2008 I moved to Wa

Scott's answer | Answered on June 23, 2011

In general a crime can be charged in any State in which a substantial step was made toward completion of the crime. You don't have to physically...

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Do warrants have to have correct information to be valid?

Scott's answer | Answered on June 23, 2011

Washington State Criminal Court Rule 2.2(f) allows the court to amend defective warrants as follows: (1) Amendment. No person arrested...

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Can you get a warrant quashed based on incorrect information on the warrant?

Scott's answer | Answered on June 21, 2011

Wow. I guess you have never been accused of rushing into anything. There could be an issue as to the identification of the person for whom this...

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I have a bench warrant but am illegal here. Will i be ok to go into court to schedule a court date?

Scott's answer | Answered on June 21, 2011

If you get taken into custody ICE may put a hold on you, transfer you to the Federal Detention Center in Tacoma and start deportation proceedings. ...

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How long will my license be suspended?

Scott's answer | Answered on June 20, 2011

You’ll be put on probation (conditional status) for 1 year if you’re ticketed for either 4 moving violations in a 12-month period or 5 moving...

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I just got a DUI, there was property damage and a high BAC (.16), do you think i will serve jail time?

Scott's answer | Answered on June 20, 2011

One thing is for sure. If you don't have a lawyer you are going to do a couple of days in jail and have a DUI conviction on your record for life. ...

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My 17 year old son received a Traffic Citation for Operating a Motor Vehical without insurance. RCW 46.30.020 was cited.

Scott's answer | Answered on June 20, 2011

The person who is operating the vehicle is responsible for making sure he or she is insured at the time. A minor driver has to follow the same...

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Can a single fingerprint found in a residential burglary be sufficient evidence to prosecute?

Scott's answer | Answered on June 17, 2011

Yes. How do you know a single fingerprint was found? (Please don't answer this question on the forum.) Telling suspects things like this to get...

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Chances of beating an "failure to yield to a pedestrian" infraction received during an SPD "sting" or are they "boilerplate" ?

Scott's answer | Answered on June 17, 2011

Welcome to our modern system of "law enforcement." These tickets are usually fill in the blank templates or cut and paste reports. If all the...

Scott Weymouth Lawrence's Answers (8294)

Ex room mate is trying to dump possession on me.

Can you be charged with Theft by Taking when you aren't even living in the state it happened in? In 2008 I moved to Wa

Do warrants have to have correct information to be valid?

Can you get a warrant quashed based on incorrect information on the warrant?

I have a bench warrant but am illegal here. Will i be ok to go into court to schedule a court date?

How long will my license be suspended?

I just got a DUI, there was property damage and a high BAC (.16), do you think i will serve jail time?

My 17 year old son received a Traffic Citation for Operating a Motor Vehical without insurance. RCW 46.30.020 was cited.

Can a single fingerprint found in a residential burglary be sufficient evidence to prosecute?

Chances of beating an "failure to yield to a pedestrian" infraction received during an SPD "sting" or are they "boilerplate" ?