Unless the judge specifically orders that you remain in State pending trial you are under no obligation to stay. Usually a judge would not do this...

RCW 9A.44.096 may apply. Under this statute it is a gross misdemeanor (punishable up to a year in jail and a $5000 fine) for a person to have...

Does the evaluation and required treatment thereof differ much between alcohol and drugs?

It is more likely that you will receive a longer treatment recommendation when the substance is an illegal drug. The treatment agency has certain...

FYI-for those of you reading this and wondering what an Alford plea is. Washington does not have a "no contest" plea option. An "Alford Plea" is...

Several things happen at an arraignment. First you are informed formally of what you are charged with, what the prosecution would have to prove...

What are the guide lines for proable cause, for a judge to sign a search warrent?

It could be. It is impossible to answer this question more definitely without a lot more facts (which probably should not be posted on a public...

Both of the prior answer are correct, but let me try to make a little more sense out of this for you. There are several time limits that are...

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How can i assist my brother to get his criminal charges dismissed when i was the one who called the cops

The Indiana attorney's advice about calling the prosecutor and expressing your concerns may be a good place to start. However, depending on the...

I pawned something without knowing it was stolen and im now being investigated, how do I go about this case?

More often than not when you try to talk your way out of these things you end up digging a deeper hole. Retain an attorney. Have your attorney...

Does a no tabs ticket revoke a deferred speeding ticket?

It will depend on your judge. You are allowed one deferred finding on a "moving violation" (speeding) and one deferred finding on a "non-moving"...