I am being charged with Third-degree malicious mischief for hitting a vehicle with a water balloon. Do I really need a lawyer?

It is always advisable to consult with a lawyer even if you think the charges are bogus. Mal Mis can be either a gross or simple misdemeanor...

My mother is being wrongfully prosecuted in an accidental vehicular death. Will a plea deal affect her civil case against city?

A plea deal would have an impact on a civil case. I take it your mom is suing or plans to sue the City. The City can use a guilty plea as...

In Illinois, how does one resolve an outstanding 2009 bench warrant for a failure to appear?

You will need to set a bench warrant recall hearing. In Spokane, you have to appear in person for that hearing. If your failure to appear is on...

By law, bars are not allowed to have or serve persons under 21 in Washington State. Can we sue a minor for trespassing?

If I understand your question correctly, you are asking if you can post a "No Minors" sign in your bar as a form of protection from underage WSLCB...

Drugs found on private residence property - How can they charge me?

From your description, it seems you may have several legal defenses. Without reviewing the police report to see what the officer will testify to,...

It is important to note a shoplifiting allegation can lead to both criminal and civil liability. Criminally your wife is looking at a gross...

You can be extradited and are more likely to be extradited since its a felony warrant. Keep in mind, even if you dispute the facts and the...

Unsure about civil demand. Should I pay?

The alleged shoplift opens you up to potentially both criminal and civil liability. In the criminal arena, Washington has a misdemeanor compromise...

Will he be released from jail after arraignment?

Sounds like he was arrested for misdemeanor theft. His release from jail will depend on what the judge determines at his court appearance. The...

Is a district court warrant extraditable?

It will depend on the county whether or not they will extradite you if you are arrested on the warrant. Discussion with local counsel in that...