15 years old and first time offense for paraphernalia possession

If you have never been charged with a criminal offense before, then this should be what we call an "automatic diversion". That is, the police...

That is a personal decision on your part. If you cannot afford to hire an attorney, definitely apply for the public defender. If you are denied a...

Can I reopen my L&I claim due to my depression and not being able to find work?

If the claim was closed and you did not protest/appeal within 60 days, the closure is final. You can reopen with objective medical findings of a...

What rights do I have against co worker bad mouthing my husband who quit

If the coworker is creating a hostile work environment, that would be more of a question for an employment law attorney.

Do I get some kind of official documentation that says I am done with community custody? Can I leave the state now?

Normally when you complete community custody, you are given a certificate of discharge that says you completed all of your obligations and your...

I was found with 5 grams of marijuana and a stolen prepaid phone. What could happen in court? What should I do?

There are a couple of possibilities in your case. If there was a warrant out in juvenile court and you turned 18, then juvenile court would lose...

What is the maximum sentence for a first time failure to register as a sex offender in pierce county washington?

Technically, Failure to Register is a class C felony, so the maximum penalty is five years in prison. However, a first offense for this violation...

Can I be charged with second degree assault if passengers exit from my vehicle and engage in a criminal act?

I agree with what has been said regarding accomplice liability. You may want to read the case of State v. Robinson, 73 Wn. App. 851 (1994). The...

Can I be convicted of Burglary or possibly have the charge reduced?

The short answer is yes, it could be reduced to something like trespassing, which based on the facts in your scenario, sounds more like what...

After case is closed

You could ask your attorney to ask the court/prosecutor to reconsider sentencing and approve of a deferred sentence, where if you complete all your...