First, contact the clerk of the court where you were convicted and ask if one has already been filed. If the Certificate of Discharge has not...

Can a cop make me wait for a dog to show up after a traffic stop after being told I was not being detained

Typically, if the officer is not allowing you to leave while waiting for a K-9 unit to arrive, then he is detaining you. Wether the officer can...

What can I expect to happen next? Since its a first offense, do I have to go to court or just pay fines? Very scared!

It is possible that you will be charged with misdemeanor theft or shoplifting. Based on the information you provided it does not sound like you...

The suspension will not start the same day you are sentenced. After you sentencing, the Court will notify DOL that you have a conviction for DUI....

Can I answer no to being arrested and being on probation if all of my charges were dismissed in court

I agree that you should be very careful. Around 80% of businesses perform background checks on applicants, so be cautious about failing to...

Will a misdemeanor theft on my record from 8 years ago affect me becoming an Registered Nurse? I am applying to nursing school.

Having a criminal history will not automatically bar you from becoming licensed as a nurse in the State of Washington. However, when you submit...

Is it possible for me to expunge my gross misdemeanor theft charge in Washington if I have multiple convictions in other states?

You can vacate only your most recent conviction in under Waahington State law. So if the Washington conviction is the most recent, and you meet the...

Missed misdemeanor case in Washington, now what? (please read details) im freaking out

You can quash warrants in Bellingham Municipal Court Fridays at 10:30. You should get in touch with a Bellingham criminal defense attorney to...

Court filed wrong charges?

If you have not already done so order your criminal history from the Washington State Patrol to verify if that information is incorrect. If it is,...

Look for civil rights attorneys in the county he was arrested. If that doesn't work, you can also call the national advocacy for the deaf and ask...