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I have a 3rd degree theft and first offense they said it will be deferred how do I get it completely off my record

Vitaliy's answer | Answered on July 11, 2013

You will be able to vacate the charge three years after you complete the period of deferment (usually one year). You'd be looking at a total of...

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Why is a prosecutor claiming on his social media pages that my husband has an indeterminate sentence , if he was never sentenced

Vitaliy's answer | Answered on July 10, 2013

It is absolutely improper for a prosecutor to use a defendant's name on his/her personal social media site in any case, but especially when the...

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If i was sent a summons for court but was not aware of it what may be the out come if i set up a date to squash it

Vitaliy's answer | Answered on July 10, 2013

Whether you'll be taken into custody at your warrant quash (not squash) hearing depends on your criminal and previous warrant history, and the...

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If i have a "sealed" criminal back ground will it show up on a background search?

Vitaliy's answer | Answered on July 09, 2013

Call the court and ask if the records were ever sealed. If yes, they will not show up on your criminal history. In either case, neither of those...

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Are the school zone traffic cameras suppose to be operating when school is not in session?

Vitaliy's answer | Answered on July 08, 2013

There is nothing in the law that "suspends" school zones when school is not in session. Schools are usually used even during the summer for summer...

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Possible to seal juvenile case? If so, cost and time frame?

Vitaliy's answer | Answered on July 08, 2013

You're likely eligible to seal the assault two and four under RCW 10.50.030 from when you were 17. You may also be eligible to vacate the assault...

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Can i take care of a misdmeanor warrant here if its from another state?

Vitaliy's answer | Answered on July 05, 2013

No. You will need to appear in front of the judge in the other state.

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So I had (2) pistols stolen in January. They were recovered not even a week later.

Vitaliy's answer | Answered on July 05, 2013

No, it is not possible. The prosecutor presses charges in the name of the State of Washington. Your personal desire not to have her criminally...

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I was arrested in April for mal mischief 1. Released with no charges filed, now I got a letter showing arraignment in 3 weeks.

Vitaliy's answer | Answered on July 04, 2013

Malicious mischief in the first degree is a class B felony, punishable by a maximum of ten years in jail and a $20,000 fine. The standard range...

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Can gross misdemeanor simple assault RCW: 9A.36.040 from 1981 be expunged from your record? Sent def 1 yr probation dismissed

Vitaliy's answer | Answered on July 04, 2013

You can vacate this conviction under RCW 9.96.060 if you meet all of the requirements in that statute. That will remove the conviction from your...

Vitaliy Kertchen's Answers (3097)

I have a 3rd degree theft and first offense they said it will be deferred how do I get it completely off my record

Why is a prosecutor claiming on his social media pages that my husband has an indeterminate sentence , if he was never sentenced

If i was sent a summons for court but was not aware of it what may be the out come if i set up a date to squash it

If i have a "sealed" criminal back ground will it show up on a background search?

Are the school zone traffic cameras suppose to be operating when school is not in session?

Possible to seal juvenile case? If so, cost and time frame?

Can i take care of a misdmeanor warrant here if its from another state?

So I had (2) pistols stolen in January. They were recovered not even a week later.

I was arrested in April for mal mischief 1. Released with no charges filed, now I got a letter showing arraignment in 3 weeks.

Can gross misdemeanor simple assault RCW: 9A.36.040 from 1981 be expunged from your record? Sent def 1 yr probation dismissed