Theoretically, the State of Washington could pursue your arrest out of state under the Uniform Criminal Extradition Act. See RCW 10.88.210, which...

Community custody beyond max date

RCW 9.94A.701 addresses community custody for prison sentences. If 36 months of community custody was imposed, then the original offense was either...

1st DUI in WA with kids in vehicle. BAC .104. How can I get it reduced? Can I reduce it when kids were in the vehicle?

There is no prohibition on amending a DUI charge if you have prior offenses and/or kids in the vehicle, although it may be more difficult to get...

"Sexual intercourse" has a specific statutory definition under RCW 9A.44.010(1); it includes the ordinary meaning of intercourse, any penetration...

Can you be charged with making a false statement to a police officer who doesn't identify himself as such?

The crime of making a false statement to a public servant is enumerated in RCW 9A.76.175. The statute requires (1) making a false or misleading...

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My husband was arrested for unlawful imprisonment, on the 22nd but yet he did not in anyway stop me from leaving or answering

If your husband has a defense attorney, I would consult with him/her about how best to approach this situation. Since you are the listed victim and...

Can I get a felony vacated if it's on the same cause number as a dui? I'm not trying to do anything with the DUI

The statute that addresses vacating felony offenses is RCW 9.94A.640. There are seven requirements that need to be met under subsection (2) in...

You could potentially be charged with the gross misdemeanor offense of unlawful display of a weapon under RCW 9.41.270. That statute indicates that...

What are 2nd degree assault sentencing guidelines in Washington state if the defendant has 2 points?

I agree that the standard sentencing range for Assault-2 with an offender score of 2 is 12 months and a day to 14 months. However, I would add that...

How long is my boyfriend looking at? Felony forgery charge

Forgery is a Class C offense in Washington State, which carries a maximum penalty of 5 years in prison and $10,000 fine. The standard sentencing...