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...

How do i fight a photo enforcement ticket in a school zone?

Lynnwood has had a number of issues with these tickets and you MAY have a defense. You should contact a traffic ticket lawyer who is familiar with...

I would concur with Mr. Lustick. A neccesity defense would be avaiable if you were actually driving her to the clinic and you reasoanbly believed...

To clarify the last answer in plain English, a "scrivenor's error" is a legal term for a clerical error. The court can correct the error if it is...

Stoped for stealing at walmart for a few items in my purse but did not leave the store. can i be charged

The State would have to show you formed the intent to take the items. The fact that you didn't leave the store is good. The fact that you took...

My husband was pulled over last week because the police officer stated that "it appeared he was speeding"but wasn't on radar?

If your license was suspended in error that is a defense to the new criminal charge (driving while license suspended is a misdemeanor offense). ...