I have a gross misdemeanor charge in WA state. I don't have a criminal history. What can I do to avoid jailtime?

If you have been charged with a crime, you have a right to have an attorney represent you in court. If you dont have the money to hire your own...

Is there any thing we can do to recover restitution that was ordered?

Depending on the amount of restitution, it may be the the kids dont have the money in a lump sum. They may well be making payments for years. If...

I am male and was raped by another male. I found out that he raped a woman and I threatened to call the police.

You are brave to go forward. Too many male rape victims are ashamed to admit that they have been victimized and therefore never go to the police. ...

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Do I qualify for the U Visa? I was raped at the age of 13, but he was never charged or arrested for it. 3 years ago I was

You should contact an immigrant aid agency in your area. The ACLU, the Immigrants Rights Center (http://www.ircorlando.com), the Florida Immigrant...

I didnt see anything in the RCWs to support the licensing agency's position. Perhaps you should look in the WACs. Try searching the WAC via...

Selling illegal drugs

If there are rumors that the brother is selling drugs and those rumors get back to law enforcement, it is possible that they will start an...

Criminal Defense INTENT TO SELL

If you have been charged with a crime, then you already have an attorney appointed to represent you. Please ask your attorney any and all of the...

What will happen if legally if me and my girlfriend have sex

It may be that if/when the parents find out, one set or the other seek a no contact order from the court to prohibit you two from continuing to see...

I have a friend who has been charged with a second degree murder that he did not committ, has been incarcerated for 13 years and

It may be that you should speak to his current attorney, the one who convinced the trial court to give him a new trial, before trying to hire...

Can I sue for extortion someone who threatens to withdraw financial support if I denied him sexual favors?

"Extortion" in WA "means knowingly to obtain or attempt to obtain by threat property or services of the owner, and specifically includes sexual...

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