What are my legal rights if any to be in this apt(we didn't have a rental agreement) and my rights to cars..other property?

Your ex has no right to return to the apartment as long as you are legally residing there. However, whether you are legally entitled to live in the...

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Can they charge me

Yes, they can charge you if the residue from the bag either field tests positive for a controlled substance or if they seek a full lab report and...

If you are representing yourself, are you obligated to talk to respondent's attorney?

The short answer is that you do not have to talk with opposing counsel. You could simply show up in court and try to win your case without ever...

How does one prove a police report does not exist?

Beyond the testimony of the respondent, you would need to subpoena someone from law enforcement to discuss findings.

Will I be force to testify against my wife on that day, even if I never get a notice from the DA?

A subpoena to appear is a court order which must be followed or else you risk having a warrant issued for your arrest as a material witness to a...

How much should I ask for in compensation to settle the case without criminal charges for the other driver?

This would not be a legally binding agreement. In Washington you have absolutely no ability to agree for charges not to be brought. I would be very...

the 25 year old male did not force my 16 year old daughter to have sex so is it still illegal

Absent a supervisory relationship and certain types of illegal electronic communications occurring, sexual contact and intercourse is legal.

Motions Hearing Pretrial, whats actually required.

It isn't clear what kind of motion are you referring to. Generally, in a criminal case, you file a written motion, serve it in the prosecution, and...

I agree with my colleagues and would suggest that you attempt to mitigate the fines, or if you really want to, hire an attorney to contest the...

Will we lose the privilege of having guns in our home?

In order for him to lose his right to possess a firearm as a result of the conviction it would have to be a felony theft. If it is a felony theft...

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