There is no Constitutional right to plead guilty.

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Are there instances where mens rea is applied to non capital punishment charges?

Mens rea applies in most criminal charges. Some crimes don't have a mens rea element, and are considered "strict liability," but they are the...

My apt is trying to make me pay for violation fee that I did not commit. What should I do to protect my right?

No, do not contact police. This is a civil matter. It is legal for you to record your conversation with others only if they consent being recorded....

Wrongful parking fee from a parking company

This is a civil issue. Diamond is not a municipality and you cannot request the same type of court hearing you would get if you received a parking...

Call the court clerk and ask. You may be able to set up payments simply by going to a certain website.

Attorney refused to give counsel, ignored requests, failed to inform me of the nature and elements of something I was charged

You may file a complaint against the attorney with the Washington State Bar Association.

I was assaulted and the police did not arrest the individual

File a complaint with the Chief of Police, and contact the prosecutor's office directly.

How strict is prosecution on offering a plea deal on 2nd DUI?

An offer of "plead guilty with mandatory minimums" is considered a reasonable offer on a second DUI, absent any legal issues with the case. You...

One does not get "convicted" of defamation because defamation is not a crime. Rather, it is a civil cause of action a person may have against...

Do you get sent to jail automatically for violating a diversion?

Not "automatically," but it's a real possibility. It will be up to the judge's discretion.