I was held five days past my sentence in jail. How can I file for wrongful imprisonment etc.

Some jurisdictions have a formula in which they agree to settle such a claim. Of course, that does not require you to accept the settlement. In...

I did a deferred disposition 6 years ago & 1 day before my 2 year probation I got in trouble.Will the defrd disp turn into conv?

Many judges do not enter a dismissal order on their own motion if a defendant has complied with the conditions of a deferred sentence. The court...

I might be more concerned about whether a credible individual would claim they saw you in possession of drup paraphanelia. As far as fingerprint...

First, in a criminal case the prosecution has the burden of proof. Second, a defendant has the right to self-representation but there has to be a...

Criminal trespass in the first degree in washington state.

If you have complied with the conditions of your sentence and depending on your subsequent criminal history you are eligible to make a motion to...

Does Washington have a rule that gives lenience for statutory rape for 18 year olds?

I am not familiar with the law in Idaho but what you have described is not the law in Washington state. The relative youth of any offender can,...

1994 controlled substance charge, got out of jail, left town and got clean. now time for it to go away

You are normally not entitled to an attorney at public expense unless you are alleged to have violated the conditions of probation--such as an...

Citizens of most foreign countries and most foreign nationals have the right to be placed in contact with thier consulate about any pending charge...

So my husband is being acused of first degree burglary cause guns are missing how long could he go to jail

Without knowing a defendant's criminal history, a presumptive standard range sentence for First degree Burglary cannot be calculated

I was framed by a woman and found guilty of 4th class assault.

Under the applicable statute, contempt of court is normally reserved for in court proceedings (not letters) and can often be purged/corrected by an...