What will happen in court? What fines will I receive?

Washington law allows the store to impose a civil penalty of up to $200. It is completely separate from a possible criminal charge. That doesn't...

Shoplifters get away with it more often than not. She might never get caught. However, stores are definitely more aggressive than ever with...

Can I sue the jail I was locked up in for getting my face shattered

You should definitely contact a lawyer right away. Important evidence needed to prove your claim can get lost if not preserved quickly. Talk to a...

Very confusing area of the law. The legal age of consent for sexual contact is 16. However, it is illegal to communicate with a person under 18 for...

I agree there is no legal prostitution in Washington State. If you are considering getting into the sex industry, it is probably a good idea to...

Yes, very clearly a crime. Specifically, Communication with a Minor for Immoral Sexual Purpose. It is a sex offense, and carries very unpleasant...

Fugitive from Justice?

We could be mixing up terms here, hard to tell without more information. But a fugitive charge would normally allege that there is a warrant in a...

Is it possible to change a guilty plea after I was made promises that were untrue by my public defender?

It is possible. Talk to a lawyer as soon as possible, because withdrawal of the plea may be time limited. State and federal law require that an...

Is there any way a judge would drop the manditory 30 day jail for a dwi probation violation?

Waive? Probably not. But in certain circumstances, a judge can convert the jail to an alternative, such as home monitoring or even credit for time...

In the State of Washington can 16.52.205 (animal cruelty in the first degree) be vacated after probation and number of years?

I don't see why not. It's a class C, eligible after 5 years from time of discharge from probation. Make sure all the court's costs / fines /...