In Washington, the court has discretion to impose up to the maximum jail sentence permitted by statute for simple and gross misdemeanors. There are...

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I was caught for theft 3. I wasn't taken to the PD and it has since been dismissed (thru diversion). Is it an "arrest"?

You can be arrested without going to jail. When the police officer detained and questioned you about what happened, you were under arrest. When...

I was court ordered to outpatient rehab and failed ua what will happen now?

If you have an attorney, you should contact that attorney immediately. When someone is accused of violating a court ordered condition, the...

Yesterday, I was arrested for "theft under $5000" from Sephora. The police was involved, but did not charge me.

I am somewhat concerned that the officer may have indicated that he was not going to "arrest" you. A police officer does not have the authority to...

Will a misdemeanor charge from 8 years ago dissolve automatically from your record?

A little bit more information would help provide a more thorough answer to your question. What was the disposition of the shoplift cases. If in...

If you missed a criminal court date, you should contact your attorney immediately. If you are represented by a public defender, call the public...

How do I find out if I have a warrant for my arrest?

I would recommend that you contact an a criminal defense attorney, that way the attorney can check with the court and help you make arrangements to...

I think I am involved with a scam and want to know if they have a real case against me?

Although I am a bit puzzled as to what kind of "pass" you are talking about, you certainly need to cease communication. In fact, you should...

Can I be arrested for driving on a suspended liscense if I'm on private property and a cop was there on a different reason

If you were driving and the cop saw you driving, he probably left to check on your driving status. I would encourage you to either, get your...

When public defenders or sheriffs look up you warrant records do they look nationwide or do the warrants just show that state?

Some smaller jurisdictions or courts have limited resources and may look only at state or local databases. If you do have a warrant, you need to...