22 yr old from california charged with a dui, and is active duty. what to do?

Your privilege to drive in Washington has nothing to do with where you are licensed. In your case you Washington license (or privilege to drive in...

This is a first offense. I don't know what to do and I need a lawyer to clarify things out for me

Theft involves the intent to convert the property to your own. Whehter or not you planned to return it is not the question. The question is...

Is sexual contact legal if one person in a couple is below the age of consent but the age difference is 47 months?

In general, a mistaken belief about the age of a person is not a defense to the crimes of Child Rape or Child Molestation. The exception to this...

Will I still get a ticket for "barely registering" on the breath test, which I took in the field?

The Portable Breath Test (PBT) result is not admissible in court except for the sole purpose of establishing probable cause to arrest. This test...

Should I hire a lawyer for $ 5,000 or try to get a public defender because I don't mind the fines/classes. Only the record and $

The answer may very well be none of the above. Many DUI attorneys offer a free consultation. Arrange to meet with several attorneys. You should...

Does an officer need to verify the age of a passenger if he is giving ticket for an underaged passenger, driver has intermed.lic

The burden is on the officer to prove (by a preponderance of the evidence) that a violation occurred. Without verifying the identity or age of the...

There is always a chance you will not have to go to jail. If you are convicted of the new DUI you will be facing mandatory minimums of 1 day (<.15...

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I got a DUI in CA, have to do 9mo. School Ten program. I am moving to WA, can I transfer my classes to WA? How do I handle this?

You should check with probation to make sure you are allowed to move. Individuals on probation for a second DUI or other offenses must apply for...

Can I drive enven though my license was punched after I got arrested for dui;

This confuses a lot of people and I get calls about this all the time. An officer does not have the power to issue or suspend a driver's license. ...

How should i plea at my court date? I read about a diversion and would like to do that.

ALWAYS PLEAD NOT GUILTY, unless you have retained counsel and been advised fully on your options. Do not post any more facts about the case on a...