A violation of RCW 9.68A.070 is a felony. It can be either a class B or class C felony depending on the circumstances. The normal statute of...

Officer claimed seeing defendant driving. can one be found guilty of driving on revoked license when not found behind the wheel.

Your situation is a good example of how taking an attitude with a police officer is not a good strategy. I always advise people to talk...

A year in jail, without trial?

Courts regularly struggle with how to deal with cases like this. There is no easy answer. The state cannot prosecute someone or take a case to...

Got Caught Shoplifting but Didn't Follow him back inside?

I agree with Mr. Kertchen. You need to stop shoplifting, or things are going to get worse for you. As far as the incidents, there is nothing you...

Prosecutor wants to revoke my stipulated order of continuance, what are options?

If you cannot afford to hire an attorney at this point, you should screen for a public defender. It will be much easier for you to have an attorney...

My girlfriend was told the wrong court date by her lawyer, yet has a recording of him saying it. Can that get her out of jail?

Mr. Munson gave a very good and thorough answer. The one thing I would add: you asked whether the recording of the attorney will get her out of...

Interesting question. I am not aware of any laws in Washington that would restrict your ability to carry a weapon like this. I would imagine that...

Need help with procedure and information about requesting transfer due to family medical hardship and school aged children

I would try sending another letter to the main DOC (Dept of Corrections) office in Olympia. I would think they would be more likely to respond than...

A finding of "not guilty by reason of insanity" (NGRI) will show up on a background check. It is not the same as a simple "not guilty" acquittal. A...

Is it OK, to date a 14 year old girl while I'm 18 years old w/o any intention of having any sexual activities or sex in general?

As the other answers have made clear, you have to be very, very careful in this situation. In general, the age of consent (meaning the age at which...