Can a police officer give a breathalizer test on a minor without consent?

If you are talking about parental consent the answer is yes. However, portable breath tests are voluntary and should not be given without the...

Unfortunatly, the 5 year court monitoring is statutory and cannot be shortened. Typically the last 3 years of your Deferred Prosecution has...

Charged with mal. mis. in the 2nd - what charges could i be looking at?

I agree with Ms. Anderson. The only thing I would add would be that a class C felony carries with it a maximum sentence of 5 years in jail and a...

What evidence would a prosecuting attorney need to file phone harassment charges?

First of all, you shouldn't speak about this situation on a public forum like avvo. The best thing to prepare for the arraignment is to have a...

Under RCW 9A.52.080 (1) A person is guilty of criminal trespass in the second degree if he knowingly enters or remains unlawfully in or upon...

What are the penalties associated with a marihuana possession charge?

UPCS-under 40 grams is a simple misdemeanor, punishable by up to 90 days in custody and $1000.00 in fines. There is also a mandatory 1 day in jail...

What is the legal way to arrest someone with a warrant

It is legal for officers to get a search warrant over the phone but it the legality of the search really depends on how the warrant was executed.

Is there anyway to get my DWLS 2nd degree knocked down to 3rd degree even though it was about a year ago?

Yes it's possible depending on the specifics of your case and your current license status. Give me a call if you want to discuss in detail.

Do I need an attorney for a BUI or should I try to negotiate with the prosecuting attorney or use a public defender.

You should absolutely consult with an attorney about this charge. A BUI should be taken very seriously because not only do you have the...

Minor Posession/consumption Criminal Trespassing in 2nd degree 17 Year old WA state

Ms. Derricott is absolutely correct, but I would add that an 18 year old with no criminal history and a competent attorney is likely going to be...