How much time in jail is my cousin looking at for these charges

My colleagues are correct. It's impossible to answer your question without knowing their prior criminal history. Making matters more complicated is...

Can I request for a judge to dismiss a case based on an erroneous charge?

You can argue a Knapstad motion or a Probable Cause to dismiss. For more information, please read my Legal Guide titled, "Dismissing Cases Through...

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I'm being charged with obstruction of justice. Were my rights violated and can I sue or seek dispensation?

Hire an attorney to argue a Knapstad motion to dismiss. Under RCW 9A.76.020, in order to prevail on Obstructing charges, the Prosecutor must...

The applicable charge is Felony Harassment. This crime is a Class C Felony exposing the defendant to 5 years prison and a $10,000 fine. I've...

Am I required to show my ID to a police officer if i am a passenger in a car?

Sometimes, law enforcement officers become suspicious of people who are otherwise minding their own business while sitting as a passenger in a...

You were probably charged with Malicious Mischief (DV) under RCW 9A.48.090. This crime is a gross misdemeanor punishable up to 1 year jail and...

I have a warrant quash hearing in superior court monday morning but I also have two other warrants that I have setup quash

Hire a competent attorney who has good relations with all prosecutors and judges involved in your case. Although time is short, perhaps your...

Entry into Canada is completely at the discretion of the Border Patrol officer. However, your chances of entry are better if you aren't driving....

Your defense is called "Corpus Delicti." It refers to the principle that a crime must be proven to have occurred before a person can be convicted...

If you were "forced" into a blood draw, then the police probably obtained a search warrant for your blood. Consequently, you might have a defense....