Questions answered by Billie Renee Morelli

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Can my landlord implement a smoking ban without having me sign a new lease?

Billie's answer | Answered on March 01, 2011

Read your lease. The RLTA allows this, if its in the lease. So if the lease says rules can change with 30 days notice, then rules can change with...

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Just got a DUI & I didnt to blow. In '05 I also got a DUI but it drop to a neg driving. I wasnt pulled over the cops saw me

Billie's answer | Answered on March 01, 2011

Good thinking. Judges like to see proactive defendants who do whats needed without asking. You've gone through this before so you know you'll be...

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What is the statute of limitation for criminal respass?

Billie's answer | Answered on March 01, 2011

1st Degree is a gross misdemeanor. http://apps.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=9A.52.070. 2nd Degree is a simple misdemeanor. ...

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Mold in the closet LL denies to fix

Billie's answer | Answered on February 28, 2011

Washington's LL/T law is tricky on this one. You are allowed to fix and deduct, but you need to give him notice, estimates, and time to repair,...

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My 17 y/o was arrested for residential burglary.He did not enter the house, but, kept watch outside.He has prior juvenile

Billie's answer | Answered on February 28, 2011

If he hasn't been charged, yet, it may be because they are waiting to charge him as an adult. You may want to seek private counsel now to attempt...

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Is it illegal for a 20year old and 15year old to date that are NOT sexually active?

Billie's answer | Answered on February 28, 2011

Here's the statute: http://apps.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=9A.44.089. First conviction is a minimum of 6 months, see pg. 538 of...

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I was accused by my step daughter of touching her in a private area. Did my time. She recanted. What do I do to clear my name?

Billie's answer | Answered on February 28, 2011

You're going to need very, very experienced counsel. When did she first recant? The court rules allow one to request a new trial when there is...

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Is this worth fighting?

Billie's answer | Answered on February 27, 2011

Yes. The DWLS3 is a criminal offense - she must show up or a warrant will be issued. But if its a first offense the prosecutor will likely be...

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My husband has a 9-year-old dui in Washington State. We were up there in February, and he was picked up and put in jail for a

Billie's answer | Answered on February 25, 2011

Is this a DUI charge (no conviction as of yet) or a DUI conviction for which there is a probation violation of some sort? The "order of...

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Can I the defendent request a copy of the police report?

Billie's answer | Answered on February 24, 2011

My practice is mostly criminal defense of drug charges. Short answer to your question is Yes. But depending on what type of case this is, you...

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Can my landlord implement a smoking ban without having me sign a new lease?

Just got a DUI & I didnt to blow. In '05 I also got a DUI but it drop to a neg driving. I wasnt pulled over the cops saw me

What is the statute of limitation for criminal respass?

Mold in the closet LL denies to fix

My 17 y/o was arrested for residential burglary.He did not enter the house, but, kept watch outside.He has prior juvenile

Is it illegal for a 20year old and 15year old to date that are NOT sexually active?

I was accused by my step daughter of touching her in a private area. Did my time. She recanted. What do I do to clear my name?

Is this worth fighting?

My husband has a 9-year-old dui in Washington State. We were up there in February, and he was picked up and put in jail for a

Can I the defendent request a copy of the police report?