Is a speedy trial no longer a right in Washington state?

It is still a right. The court must start your trial within ninety days of your first appearance, unless you are in custody, then it is sixty. ...

Is it likely I will have to pay a large fine for 3rd degree theft (shoplifting) if it's deferred?

You need to enter a plea of 'not Guilty." If you lack the funds to hire an attorney, as for a public defender. A deferred sentence is one, where...

I was applying for housing in Oregon in 2002 and the Manager turned me down because of a Felony Conviction in 1997.

You cannot be convicted in absentia, in the United States. What you need to do, however, is consult with a Florida criminal attorney, give him or...

Should i fight my trafficking stolen properry charge

Do you also want to confess that you shot the clerk? (A My Cousin Vinney reference.) You should always consult an attorney. There may be...

Do police often tack on a bunch of bs charges knowing there not true and if so why?

Any charge that is filed with a court, will require an establishment of probably cause, meaning that there is sufficient evidence alleged to lead a...

What if a 13.5 year old Boy refuses to get out of the vehicle or go home with the primary parent? Do the kids get a choice?

He does not get to decide whether he will go to visitation or not. However, you mention CPS. If there is abuse going on, you should look into...

Can you separate a child from the father and/or his family ?

It is a matter of constitutional law that natural parents have a right to raise their children, without the State or third party interference. The...

You often can, but you are going to have to show that the evidence is what it purports to be. If you have photos, that is usually pretty easy to...

As this is not a domestic violence assault, the police are not required to make an arrest, even if they have probable cause. There can be several...

Who will help a single disabled young lady be made whole again after an auto repair gone bad?

If you have a consumer protection claim, you can get treble damages plus actual attorney fees. Assuming that the defendant has the means, either...

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