In Washington State can i get my speeding ticket of 16 MPH over the speed limit in a 45 MPH zone reduced to a parking violation?

In theory, yes. It's up to the prosecutor to amend the ticket to a parking violation. No prosecutor will ever do this for you. If you have a...

What are my next steps?

Don't believe the officer. You likely will be charged with something. If not DUI, then negligent driving in the first degree. The best thing you...

So long as you meet the requirements of RCW 9.94A.640, you can vacate the conviction. It looks like you won't be eligible until at least next year,...

If convicted for 1st degree malicious mischief for property damage what possible consequences will I be facing

If the State is alleging that you broke into someone's home to destroy property, you're lucky you're only facing malicious mischief charges and not...

I had signed what my own court appointed attorney asked me to sign; a "waiver of speedy trial" ~ the judge, my attorney and ....

As the judge said, it was a clerical error. You are not entitled to a dismissal based on a clerical error.

Does my son have a case for unlawful arrest if he was arrested for a misdemeanor by an officer who didn't witness the crime?

Mr. Blair is right. The arrest was lawful pursuant to RCW 10.31.100(3)(c) as long as it was otherwise supported by probable cause. Whether it was...

Can I get my record expunged?

You'll be eligible to vacate this conviction three years after you paid off the last dollar you owed on the fine, so long as you don't pick up any...

Do i have a case against my brother and the police officer

Battery does not exist in Washington state. You can report your brother for assault. Contact the police, but try to speak with someone who will...

Can a judge void a sentence after the person has been sentence, but the defendant was given 30 days to turn himself in?

Yes, a guilty plea may be withdrawn after it is entered, but is exceedingly difficult to do so. He needs to consult with his attorney.

The City is overstepping its bounds. Hire a lawyer.