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Is there a form or standardized way to "request a discovery" for an speeding ticket in Washington state?
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Answered on November 03, 2015
There is no standard form to request discovery. The IRLJ's (infraction rules) provide a little bit of guidance, but not a whole lot. If you are...
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Why would a statement be withheld in my discovery.
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Answered on November 03, 2015
Your lawyer is the best person to address the situation. He is likely to make a specific discovery request for the information. Also, different...
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Is manufactoring a word they use because of the amount of drugs your caught with
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Answered on November 03, 2015
Manufacturing is usually a separate act that is more than just possession of a large amount. You need to contact a criminal defense attorney as...
Can the judge refuse to give you a public defender on a VOP if you can't afford one?
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Answered on November 02, 2015
She must meet certain guidelines to qualify for a public defender. If she does not meet them, the court may tell her she needs to go out and hire...
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Is it possible for any person to obtain original arrest affidavits for appellant cases (found in west law)? Isn't this public ?
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Answered on November 02, 2015
Depending on jurisdiction, the records may be public. Westlaw is a private company, so their records are not public ones. However, the cases were...
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Can I Move Out at 17
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Answered on November 02, 2015
In a typical family setting, assuming no emancipation and that these parents are your legal guardians, you must reach the age of majority in order...
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CARD THEFT
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Answered on October 30, 2015
You are not guilty by default, but your confessions are likely to be used against you at trial. You are not guilty until you plead guilty or are...
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This question is whether or not evidence gathered post arrest can still be challenged under the scenario described below
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Answered on October 30, 2015
If they got a warrant and the warrant is valid, then a seizure pursuant to the warrant is probably valid. This person needs to get an attorney....
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Can I have a lawyer turn himself in for me for a bench warrant?
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Answered on October 30, 2015
You can have an attorney try to quash the warrant on your behalf. He cannot turn himself in, however. You should try contacting some attorneys who...
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Differences between criminal and civil courts
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Answered on October 30, 2015
A criminal court is the government bringing charges against you with the threat of jail/prison/confinement. The plaintiff in a criminal case is the...