i agree with Mr. Lawrence's answer. i write only to add that your county may have suspended/extended speedy trial during the pandemic. in some...

good morning it is POSSIBLE that a plea to a felony gun charge in state court could lead to similar charges in federal court. on many crimes at...

If I'm dating a girl over 18 and I'm under 18, after i turn 18, what happens if someone finds out, even though I'm already 18?

good morning strangely enough, you could legally have sex even though you are not 18 because the legal age of consent in Washington is 16. but...

Can I consolidate multiple charges of the same offense if they are in multiple courts in Washington?

its possible an attorney representing you could get the cases resolved together, by speaking with all of the prosecutors and seeking what is called...

it may well be that there is a way to resolve this case without you having to enter a guilty plea. there are alternatives that would allow you to...

Can I see my grandkids now, they are over 18, and are listed as minors on no contact order.

if the no contact order is still in effect, the fact that the grandchildren are no longer minors doesnt matter. however, if they want to have...

In Pierce County Superior Court and under CASE STATUS, what does it mean when it reads "Open as of(date)"??

The case is still an open case until such time as the client is sentenced, at which time the case becomes "closed." There are many offenses over...

As a level 1 sex offender what are my rights I got a notice someone is trying to look at my past record

Its not clear what you mean when you ask about your rights. Your conviction is public record and anyone can look at public records. If you want...

Theft 1 and two counts of forgery involving welfare fraud no prior record mitigating circumstsnces gambling husband and autistic

Please hire an attorney and if that is not possible, ask for a court appointed attorney. You do not want to make any decision about the resolution...

Is a public defender as effective as a paid defense attorney? Do they review evidence and interview the defendant as well?

Some of the best private criminal defense attorneys in this country started their careers as public defenders. The case loads are large but that...