A speeding ticket stays on your Washington driver's abstract for 5 years. There is no way to get this information removed prior to this. Speeding...

What is meant by the term "under the fruits of the poisonous tree doctrine" in a criminal trial?

The term "Fruit of the Poisonous Tree" refers to any evidence obtained as the result of an illegal search or seizure. The theory is that any...

My husband was leaving our apartments. got pulled over in the parking lot, hadnt even left the residence yet. is this legal?

They may be "railroading" him and there may be issues with the stop, but not because he was in a parking lot. In Washington, it is illegal to...

Possibly being charged with Third Degree Theft, Currently on Probation from a DUI that was reduced to Neg 1. What could happen?

If charges are filed this case may be a great case for a Compromise of a Misdemeanor. This is a resolution created by Washington statute that...

I got a neg 1, possesion of pot and suspended lisence, i refused to blow, trooper was swearing at me and screaming in my face.

Eligibility for a provisional license and the type of license you qualify for depend on the reason for the suspension. If you are suspended for...

You are required to keep your vehicle registration current. You can be ticketed for this no matter where your car is and it is your responsibility...

I was arrested for dui and did breath test. Am i required to take blood test too. can i sue for being arrested falsely

In Washington a driver is are required to take a blood test in the following situations: (1) where the person is incapable due to physical injury,...

I received a ticket and I have nothing else on my record but I currently hold a cdl. What are my options? I live in Kennewick, W

RCW 46.63.070(5)(c), the statute that allows a deferred finding on infractions states, "[a] person who is the holder of a commercial driver's...

I just got pulled over and booked and released with a ticket for dui in outside of rochester wa. They gave no field test and I

You can be sentenced to a year in jail, a $5000 fine and 5 years probation if you are convicted of a DUI in Washington. Your two previous DUIs...

I need an answer from a criminal lawyer

RCW 4.24.220 allows the loss prevention staff to detain individuals on or in the immediate vicinity of store property for the purpose of...