What are the penalties when going deferred

Prior to January of this year, the DP didn't require an interlock license. It does now. I guess the justification is that someone entering a DP...

Can I petion the court after a decision

Many of the local courts allow "road crow" or "work crew" to lower your fees. You should check into this. DEFINITELY ask to set a hearing before...

You face an uphill battle. The court typically conducts a colloquy with the defendant to ensure that the defendant understands what he/she is...

Can grandparents have visitation rights to a child?

Sadly, both counsel are correct. Grandparents' "rights" have been largely obliviated over the years. The only time grandparents may have "rights"...

Can i be held responsible when somebody else bounces a check for a service rendered to one of my family members.

This comes down to a balance between injustices. On the one hand, no, you shouldn't be held responsible if someone else wrote a bad check. Of...

When to quit paying child support. Senior failing school.

You've hit the proverbial nail on the head. First, you may need to address the specific language of the support order. If it only says 18 or...

Can or will Penn. extradite a 20 yr old gal for under age dui-spent 30 days in jail-now has bench warrent. she is on west coast

(1) Can they? YES. (2) Will they? Probably not if she only has a fine outstanding. DEFINITELY contact the court clerk to see how to pay the...

Do i have to pay utilities as part of the 3 day notice to pay or vacate?

It's hard to tell from your question. Assuming that your utilities are separate from your rent and paid to some outside source (e.g., Puget...

Child abuse or not how does DCF decide? What steps do they follow for prosecution?

First, please note that, while the mother may be a victim under these facts (of abuse by the father), the children may be victims of BOTH parents. ...

I received a DUI in a state different from the state I am licensed in. Will this charge be on my driving record?

The interstate driver's license compact (of which Washington is a member) is a compact between the states to share driver information regarding...