Compromise of Misdemeanor in WA state. How successful is this approach? Interested in pursuing before I pay a Civil Demand.

Certain stores have a policy in which they won't agree to a compromise of a misdemeanor--buth there is certainly no harm in seeing if the store...

What does it mean when a dwls3 charge has bail forfeiture and closed on it?

A bail forfeiture is a civil adjudication that under the law and through Judicial Information Systems (JIS) has to be paid in full at the time the...

I was arrested for marijuana possession and paraphernalia but I am attempting to get the charges dismissed. Help?

Since you have a lawyer, I think it would be inappropriate to answer your question without your lawyer's permission

Since you have a lawyer I think it would be improper to answer that question without your lawyer's permission

Detectives showed up with a warrent to serch my house and any out buildings for a list of stollen items one of witch i did have

I can't discern what your question is.

This question is about being charged with attempted robbery in WA state.

It is improper to ever speculate to any certainty to a jury verdict but if I were in Roberts shoes I would be worried. Attempt means taking a...

How will i know I hired the right attorney for my case

The AVVO profiles offer ratings and information about various criminal defense attorneys--so the website also may be a good resource for...

Will I lose my deferred prosecution and go to jail if I get a criminal trespassing charge 2nd degree in another county?

The relevant statute gives the court authority to revoke a D.P. for "similar" law violations. The word "similar," to my knowledge is undefined but...

Do I have a right to a speedy trial from the date of arrest for a DUI?

There is both a statutory right to a speedy trial and a constitutional right to a speedy trial in a criminal case. The statutory right to a trial...

How Much Of Someone's Past Can Be Admitted?

There is an evidence rule (ER 404(b)) and a variety of cases that set some parameters for what is and is not admissible in your hypothetical....