Charged with burglary 2nd degree. What kind of punishment should I expect?

Punishment for felonies in this state is prescribed by the legislature. there are sentence ranges established for each felony level offense and it...

I have a class c felony for obtaining a prescription through fraud whats the waiting period for expongement

there is a statute that allows certain convictions to be vacated. The waiting period varies depending on the class of the offense, but starts at a...

When I was in jail I was questioned about an incident that I didn't know about. How can I get information on that?

Yeah, tough question. The police don't have to tell you or your lawyer anything, assuming they were within their rights in questioning you. Any...

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When do you know it's best to represent yourself versus hiring a lawyer?

Some judges and courts will terminate probation early, some won't, and it depends on the person's criminal history, behavior on probation and the...

Can one find out about a police officer, i.e. what vehicle he drove on a given night, and what precinct he worked in?

That information is probably kept by the police agency, but getting it out of them may be difficult. Either a carefully crafted public records...

Head on collision at intersection when I had Right of Way - Insurance Company wants to make me 20% responsible for damages.

I agree that an attorney can help you with this one. Insurance companies often change their tune when an attorney who knows what he or she is...

What type of attorney should I look for to represent my son in court or should we just use public defender?

Very interesting facts. Whether your son can get a public defender depends on his income and assets. Ask around for recommendations for a good...

How will my misdemeanor charge impact my ability to teach an/or receive my nursing license in the state of WA?

Since the case is done, there's not much you can do on that end. But you can take steps to show that you have rehabilitated yourself. If the...

I just received a vusca charge and my offender score is one...what amount of jail time am I facing

Need to know what the exact charge is. VUCSA could be possession, possession with intent, conspiracy, etc.

I got a slip in the mail saying I was being charged with RCW 69.50.412.1, but the info on it is wrong?

Something is haywire. Contact a good criminal defense attorney right away. He or she can sort it out.