Procedure for contesting traffic ticket, traffic infraction in WA state, suspended drivers license, illegal stop, probable cause

I agree with Mr. Dichter. Consider yourself lucky that the officer gave you a break by not also writing a citation for the turn. No doubt the...

Contesting a speeding ticket received in a school zone in WA state

I agree. I take it that he got other information right, such as DOB, tag number, and so on. Definitely not a viable defense. I would also...

There is established caselaw that indicates that speeding is not an element to be considered in an accident if all it does is bring someone from...

Driver released after being unable to show proof of insurance

Mark, I hear you. Consider it similar to fishing's "catch and release". You could certainly get another ticket for driving with no insurance. ...

I agree with Mr. Howard. An off-duty officer most likely hasn't the proper tools with which to accurately determine whether someone was speeding...

Drug testing for tickets

The elements of a neg 2 don't typically involve allegations of drug use. A person is guilty of negligent driving in the second degree "if, under...

Misdemeanor assault

Note this is no approval of leaving the jurisdiction without dealing with a criminal matter-- but the answer is that it is unlikely that Washington...

Below is the WPIC (WA standard jury instruction) for assault (WPIC 35.50): [An assault is an intentional [touching] [or] [striking] [or]...

Custody of children

Ms. Wynn's advice is pretty on target. If you surrendered your children, DCF does not NORMALLY have the automatic ability to seek termination of...

Division of debt incured during separation when filing for divorse.

Adding to the two other responses, the problem you may incur is that you have not filed any paperwork for legal separation. While a court handling...