I posted cash bail for my son in Clallam Co . Washington . He made all his court dates , was sentenced . I want my money .

A judge usually signs an order at the end of a case returning cash bail to the person who posted it. It takes a few weeks from signing the order...

Do not make incriminating statements on a public forum like this. If they can prove who typed that statement above, it could potentially be used...

Sealing and expunger

"Expungement" under Washington law means to destroy the record of the case. Only "non-conviction data" can be expunged. That means if you were...

How long can i wait to expunge dismissed misdemeanor no trial in state of Washington

The question is a little confusing. If you are saying you were charged with a misdemeanor and you were not found guilty of it, you had not done a...

My 13 yr old was caught shoplifting and banned from store for 5 years. Is this reasonable?

I agree with Mr. Brodsky regarding attempting to reduce the trespass after some time has passed. I would add a word of warning also. Should your...

Is it possible to vacate a Robbery 2, Assault 2 and a charge of Weapons capable of producing harm - carrying, as a minor?

I would add that if you were a minor, meaning you were a juvenile (under 18), when you got the convictions, then you may be able to move to vacate...

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Got caught shoplifting . Should I pay the civil demand of just over $ 750 to Hagen's ?

You should definitely talk to a lawyer about all of your options with both the criminal matter and the civil demand letter. You may motions or...

Arraignment summons set same day as a order on criminal motion to dismiss without prejudice...what does this mean?

It means you will want to call a lawyer. If the case was dismissed in 2011, depending on the charge and the dates involved, the statute of...

Could you give this 3rd try NOT to someone who just WENT to law school,but to one who actually successfully graduated as well?

I agree with both answers and would add the suggestion to contact an Innocence project organization.

New job asked for a background check. I have an old dui and resisting arrest (from the same situation) New charges pending?

The new charges pending would very possibly show up. They would show up as "pending" or with no disposition entered. The old dui and resisting...