WA State-New charges filed at pretrial conference. How much time can pass before defendant is re-arraigned on the new charges?

The 72 hour rule only applies to how long a defendant can be held in custody without formal charges being filed. Becuase he is out of custody the...

Need help with Felony DWI

A DUI charge can be filed as a felony when the offender has ever been convicted of an alcohol or drug related Vehicular Assault or Vehicular...

Inattention to Driving is a Municipal Infraction, not a violation of a State Law. As a result it does not get reported on the three year report...

DUI in Seattle, deference or trial?

There is not enough information in your question to be able to give any kind of real advice to your brother. DUIs are very complex case and there...

What is the SOL for DUI in Oregon?

The Statute of Limitaitons has to do with the amount of time the State has to bring formal charges against you. In most cases the relevant SOLs in...

I had a slow rollover accident no one else involved. Had a passenger no one was hurt. Passenger stayed at scene.

Corpus delecti applies when the ONLY evidence of a crime is a confession. There may be other evidence to support your confession. It is...

My colleague is correct that the age of consent in Washington is 16 years old. Thus your boyfriend is not currently committing the crime of Child...

If arrested on a misdemeanor, thus legally "seized", is it still a viol. of 4th amend. to add a felony hold with no prob cause?

You are entitled to a probable cause hearing within 48 hours of your arrest. You may have a federal civil rights claim if you can prove that the...

17 years old, shoplifting($220) in washington state

The maximum sentence for Theft in the Thrid Degree is a year in jail, a $5000 fine and 2 years probation. Because the alleged theft involved 4...

What are my options?

A theft conviction will be on your record for at least two years after the case is completely closed (fines, probation, restitution, etc.). It...