As Mr. Rands points out, the answer is "it depends." In general, DUI is a gross misdemeanor (punishable by up to 365 days in jail and/or $5,000...

Bottom line: set it for a dependency adjudication hearing. It's not a criminal hearing, so the burden of proof on the state is lower (i.e., not...

Fishing/Hunting License suspended for noncompliance with child support order.

You need to be more specific. Hunting/fishing offenses vary depending on the situation. For example, crabbing without a license is a misdemeanor,...

The first thing you should do is CONTINUE to visit the child, either through DCF or with the current custodians, so long as DCF is aware of this. ...

Florida family law, At what age should siblings of the opposite sex stop sharing a room

This is not a legal question, as there are no laws on the subject in Florida. You may wish to consult with a family doctor or therapist. However,...

One other bit of advice: if you don't have it, get a copy of the deferred prosecution agreement you signed. It has all the specifics to answer...

Can a property owner be held liable under WA state law for injuries to a person that trespassed onto farm land

I have to agree. The person is neither an invitee or licensee and has no business (nor expectation) of being on the property.

Shopling/theft in the third degree

Having been a Pierce County public defender, I can assure you that, though no doubt overworked, appointed counsel throughout the state make every...

The most likely issue for the defendant here will not be jail or the fine. Many of the courts impose anger management evaluations, alcohol...

WA criminal code, can I be charged for possession if the substance was in the room I was staying in

Adding to these two comments, Washington allows a defense of "unwitting possession", wherein the defendant can claim that (s)he either didn't know...