Is going back to a home where sexual abuse occured, if the male is still living there, considered Child endangerment?

I've attached WA statutes and administrative codes which might help you. "Criminal Mistreatment" is the appropriate criminal charges(s), if any,...

Please read my Legal Guides titled, "DRUG DUI'S IN WASHINGTON: THE ISSUES & RECENT CASE LAW," and "ALCOHOL DUI'S: THE BASIC ISSUES." There, you'll...

Drug case and if I should pursue a paid attorney or stay with a public defender.

Your plea offer is not bad, assuming the State has adequate evidence which would survive a competent defense attorney's pretrial motions to...

SImple trespass or Self defense situation? did I do the right thing or do I have the right to defend my place of abode?

You did fine -- acted lawfully, that is. Self-Defense upon or toward another person is lawful when used in preventing or attempting to prevent a...

You can be charged with Making a False or Misleading Statement to a Public Servant. It's a gross misdemeanor punishable up to 1 year jail and...

Under what circumstances can the police make you get you out of your vehicle?

The more compelling legal issue is whether police conducted an unlawful search or seizure. Please read my Legal Guide titled, "SEARCH AND SEIZURE:...

My family needs to hire a defense lawyer for a criminal case. How much should we expect to pay a competent attorney

Basically, the answer to your question depends upon (1) the result sought by the client, (2) strength of the evidence, (3) criminal history of the...

I've been offered a plea : guilty to 1 VUCSA charge, week in jail, fines, 12 months cc, FTO. Is this a fair plea? see details..

This is a search and seizure issue. The only way to know whether the plea offer is good is to review the search and seizure laws. How did the...

My husband is being charged with misdemeanor assault and reckless driving in an incident between us a few months ago.

I could be wrong, but I get the feeling his charges are Domestic Violence (DV) related. If so, please read my Legal Guide titled, "DEFENDING...

What usually happens when you are charged with a first time gross misdemeanor?

Please read my Legal Guide titled, "WHAT HAPPENS AFTER THEY CHARGE ME? CRIMINAL PROCEDURE IN A NUTSHELL." It'll answer your basic...