Mr. Truong is correct, although I think an officer would have to observe it in order to arrest you for it.

Seems like a good plan but may be hard to get it accomplished in time for the holidays. If there are no allegations of violence or abuse of the...

How long do I have to wait to get my license if I was pulled over without a license?

You should challenge - "contest" - the ticket to try to get it amended to something that won't affect your license. An attorney can help.

Pulled over by sheriff but was not given a ticket. Will I get one in the mail?

Looks like you got lucky and no ticket will be issued. But make sure they have your correct address and that you check the mail. If a ticket was...

I agree with Mr. Lawrence. Unless you have a lot of these in your history, if you clear your license its very likely you can get it reduced to a...

Driving while license suspended in the third degree is a searchable offense?

DWLS 3rd is NOT an offense subject to a "search incident to arrest" because such a search must be seeking evidence of the crime the driver is...

Hard to say how successful you would be contesting on your own but you have many other options. You should talk to a lawyer.

The City of Bellingham has a program with local retailers where folks caught shoplifting are referred to the BPD for charging by summons. If you...

Should I agree to be a confidential informant?

Becoming a CI may be a good option for you, but it would be foolish to agree to make such a serious decision without first discussing it with an...

What can I do to avoid paying more than the Civil Demand?

Paying the civil demand will have no effect on the criminal case that is likely to result from one or both incidents. You need the advice of a...