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?

The big question is whether the Court retains jurisdiction over you 6 years later just because an official dismissal wasn't entered. It may be...

12 years ago I was in my car sleeping off a drunken binge and a cop woke me up and gave me a DUI - I was 20 at the time and now

I am a Seattle based attorney. Wow. These facts seem really strange. I can't imagine how the Court would retain jurisdiction over you 12 years...

DUI reduced to Neg 1, possible to get it vacated?

I am a Seattle based attorney. I perform vacations regularly. A former defendant CAN vacate a conviction of 1st degree negligent driving three...

Lowering a driving related Class C felony from 2006 to a misdemeanor

I'm a Seattle-based attorney. It's been nearly 5 years. Depending on your circumstances, a vacation (nullification) of this conviction may soon...

Daughter received a speeding ticket from a Tribal cop. wrong date was written on ticket can she have it thrown out in court?

FYI, most Washington Tribes do NOT report tickets to the Washington State Department of Licensing, as they are sovereign dependent nations. If all...

Is there a law somewhere (federal/state) that allows me to see my evidence first-before answering any questions?

A charged defendant has a right to view the evidence to be used against him - but only if he asks for it (with some exclusions re: confidential...

Options for my criminal record?

I am a WA state lawyer. If ALL these offenses occurred while you were a minor, and you stay out of trouble, a few years after turning 18 you may...

Self defense is a special legal term that defines an "affirmative defense" to an admitted crime, to wit: assault. Short answer, YES, someone who...