RCW 9.96.060 is the statute dealing with vacating misdemeanor convictions. You are eligible to vacate the conviction if five years has passed...

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If your license or invitation to be on the property (if you ever had one) has been revoked by the owner, then you cannot go on his property. It...

How do I expunge a 15-yr old 3rd degree theft charge?

Is there any chance you were convicted of the DWLS charge before you completed all of your sentencing obligations on the Theft? In order to be...

What constitutes melicious prosecution?

RCW 9.62.010. Malicious prosecution: Every person who shall, maliciously and without probable cause therefor, cause or attempt to cause another...

You should definitely contact a criminal defense attorney like myself for a free consultation. Theft 3 is a gross misdemeanor and carries a...

Disabled & homeless and not able to pay felony fines

You should definitely try to talk to your original attorney. If not, you should ask the court to appoint a public defender to help you on this...

I would only add that if you arrested and booked into jail, you must be seen by a judge within 48 hours. In the jurisdictions I have worked in,...

How can they double my offender score?

We need more information to give you a better answer, but depending on the current charge against you, your priors will be counted...

My son lied to the police about letting a friend stay in our empty condo. He told the truth later. Can a lawyer help?

A lawyer can't hurt! A lawyer can review the case and see if there are any motions to make and any defenses to the charge. A lawyer can review...

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What can a parent do to help her son who is in jail being charged with several charges that he said he did not do.

Well, the short answer is your son needs an experienced criminal defense attorney. If he, or his family, cannot afford to hire a private lawyer,...