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If I was 16 and got into a fight with another student at school, can the school charge us both with assault?
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Answered on August 10, 2010
The prosecuting attorney is the only one with the authority to press criminal charges and ultimatley this is the person that decides whether or not...
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Got a speeding ticket for crashing my car?
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Answered on August 10, 2010
It seems to be the State Patrol's policy in regards to accidents to ticket the driver that they decide is the "at-fault" driver. I have not seen...
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I received a ticket on I-82 going towards Yakima for speeding which the officer said that aircraft detected.
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Answered on August 08, 2010
As far as your deferral two years ago, there is good news and bad news. The deferral was over a year ago and thus that ticket has been dismissed...
What is the difference between criminal traffic and infraction traffic?
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Answered on August 06, 2010
A traffic infraction is a civil matter instead of a criminal matter. Some of the main differences are:
Jail can be imposed for a criminal...
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Difference between moving or non moving violations
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Answered on August 06, 2010
"Moving" vs. "non-moving" is often used to designate between infractions that are, or are not, reported to DOL and your insurance. "No insurance"...
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Is it possible to have a traffic infraction dismissed due to taking a right turn on a red light ?
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Answered on August 06, 2010
You are required to make a complete stop before taking a right turn on a red light. If you did so (or the light was green/yellow) then you would...
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Is it legal to receive a speeding ticke from radar gun and the police vehicle did not have any parking lights on?
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Answered on August 06, 2010
Ok, I'll bite. Why would this be illegal? There are many urban myths about traffic tickets such as the officer can't give you a ticket if he is...
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DUI reduction
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Answered on August 06, 2010
Most first time offenders with a .09% BAC will be offered a plea bargain for a reduced charge. That being said whether you will get a reduction...
Can a district court judge sign a warrant to search for drugs/sales
or does it have to be a superior court judge?
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Answered on August 06, 2010
Yes, a district court magistrate can sign a search warrant. The warrant, as always, must be supported on probable cause and the particular persons...
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Do I need to hire a Traffic attorney to contest traffic infraction?
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Answered on August 03, 2010
Unless you are familiar with the State and Local Court Rules regarding infractions and you have a good grasp on the rules of evidence you should...
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