My daughter is 16 years old and she got into a fight at school with another girl and is now being charged with assault

The juvenile justice system is similar to the adult justice system in many ways. Although the focus in the juvenile system is on rehabilitation...

First time offender, 3rd degree theft for shoplifting. I have arraignment tomorrow. What should I expect?

At arraignment the court will be determining if there is probable cause to support the charges against you, issuing conditions of release, entering...

Person of Interest in 3rd degree theft - what happens next?

Third degree theft is a gross misdemeanor in Washington State. If the state can prove its case, the maximum penalty allowed by law is up to 364...

I agree with the other attorneys who have posted that you cannot appeal a guilty plea and vacating your guilty plea will be very difficult. As an...

Motion for dismissal

Your first court appearance is your arraignment. At this hearing, the judge will determine whether there is probable cause to support that charges...

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In a dv case whats the best and worst case sentencing scenareo?

Generally, if an alleged victim does not want a No Contact Order, the judge or prosecutor will want to hear from you directly. Appearing at...

If I give up info on suspected dealers or people with warrants get my charges dropped

In some cases, a person charged with a crime can negotiate a dismissal or reduction of charges after entering into a "contract" to assist law...

Pierce County, Tacoma, WA - If the legal owner of a vehicle is riding as passenger in their own car while they

Sorry to hear about your legal woes. Your questions deals with "constructive possession". Basically, there are two ways of possessing something: 1)...

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How can the police arrest and impound your car and ticket you for DUI if you only blow a .005 on their machine?

I agree with the above attorneys that you can be charged with DUI under the "affected by" prong, which means that if the cop believes you were...

Am I on probation??

In many jurisdictions informal or "bench" probation is ordered when all requirements have been met and there is no need for formal probation. It...