There is no substantive difference, but there is a sentencing difference. Burglary 1 can be charged if the person has a firearm OR assaults a...

If a officer finds you at fault in an accident that you we not at fault for and makes a statement on what the witness said to hi

An officer may write a citation, but does not find fault. Only a court finds fault, if the case makes it that far.

You cannot. A deferred sentence is still considered a conviction for reporting purposes, and WSP should be reporting it. You are lucky it is...

Travel to UK after felony vacate from offence in 2005?

This is a question for a UK immigration lawyer, not a US criminal defense lawyer.

Is a Domestic Violence Conviction grounds for requesting a modification?

This is a family law question, not a criminal defense question. I am changing the practice area accordingly.

Arrested for DV 4th degree, case now dismissed, can all records be expunged (court/police)?

You can ask the arresting agency and WSP to destroy records in another two years. The court record will always be public, nothing you can do...

How can I get my felonies expunged/sealed on my own without an attorney.

Assault 3 is a crime against persons and cannot be vacated.

Do I have firearm rights as a registered sex offender?

A gross misdemeanor communication with a minor conviction does not prohibit firearm possession.

How does expunging my record work and how will a dismissed case still effect it ?

You may be eligible to ask WSP to destroy its arrest data on you, but the court record associated with the charge will always remain public.

Vacating (there's no such thing as an expungement in WA) will not grant you access to Canada. If you're concerned about entry to Canada, speak with...