First speeding ticket in 25 years in Cle Elum, WA.

Because you have a CDL you should hire an attorney that specializes in traffic infractions. Make sure that your attorney knows that you have a...

Yes, all tickets must be filed within 5 days of being issued per IRLJ 2.2.(b). The date of issue is the date the ticket was signed and not...

A public defender is not an option for a traffic infraction. You have a Constitutional right to be represented by an attorney only when jail is a...

What should I do if my sister and I were caught shoplifting. This is our first time ever.

As Mr. Ashbach has indicated there are several ways to keep this off of your record. What options are open to you will depend on the court you are...

Is it legal for collection notice to be sent to you if you never recieved notice of infraction for photo enforcement?

Notice of the infraction would have been sent to the address you used to register the vehicle. If you have moved, and not notified DOL or...

Am i still guilty until proven innocent even thow ive been to jail and released on my o/r

Arrest and conviction of a crime are two seperate issues. The police only need probable cause to believe a crime has been committed and that you...

F-1 filing for green card pending DUI/diversion charges

You are right to be concerned. DUI is not typically a deporatble offense, but it can be depending on your status. Furthermore, a diversion...

By how much a traffic ticked could increase my insurance

Speeding tickets are almost always worth fighting because your rates will be raised if your insurance company finds out about it (and there is a...

School zone infraction

I would not call it a loophole. The way I read the statute there is nothing that requires you to "snitch" on your friend. RCW 46.63.075(2) simply...

I received a DUI on 3/2008. the judge allowed me to do community service in lieu of the huge legal fines, as I am unemployed

Sounds like good advice from the clerk. It won't hurt to ask and the worst the judge can say is "no." Sounds like you have been making an effort...