In my home state of Washington it is possible to serve your time on work release in another county. At your own expense, however. Again, in...

Do bicycles have to obey headlight laws in the greater Seattle area?

Here is the Seattle Municipal Code for headlights: Seattle Municipal Code 11.44.160 LAMPS AND REFLECTORS ON BICYCLES. Every bicycle, when in...

Can an oath of office which was required under state law be taken nunc pro tunc as a remedy to avoid criminal charges?

Very interesting question. I read some of your comments to my colleagues' answers and it appears that you're asking whether an elected official...

Got DUI and granted early termination and expungement but it still show on my background check?

I'm thinking you were terminated early from probation. As my colleague above said, it's very difficult to have a DUI vacated from your record. ...

Do I need a defense attorney?

I'm not licensed in Kentucky but generally a criminal case doesn't resolve until a final judgment is entered. A final judgment occurs either when...

Can I get 9A.44.073 rape of a child in the 1st from 2004 off my juvenile record? What do I need to do?

It is possible for you to be relieved of your duty to register. RCW 9A.44.143(3) allows for you to petition the court in which you were convicted...

A traffic attorney can negotiate for a non-moving infraction that won't affect your insurance. Go Cougs!

You should hire an attorney to fight the ticket or negotiate a non-moving violation. I often see people who try to fight tickets on their own talk...

While it is legal for you to own a firearm if you're living with a convicted felon who has lost the right to possess firearms I would strongly...

Do i need a criminal lawyer being charged with a theft felony

As my colleagues have said, yes. When you're charged with a crime you should always seek the assistance of an attorney. You have two options in...