Questions answered by Jon Thomas Scott

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I have an initial court appearance for a DUI in Washington state and I am not sure what to expect?

Jon's answer | Answered on January 20, 2014

Let the court know you intend on hiring counsel or that you would like a court appointed attorney. You will enter a plea of not guilty and the...

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Charged with felony tampering with a motor vehicle, and am innocent. Was offered a plea deal SIS 5 years supervised probation.

Jon's answer | Answered on January 20, 2014

Listen to the advice of your attorney. If you want a second opinion, seek a consultation with another attorney in your area who can fully review...

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I was recently arrested with drug charges. Possession of oxycodone, and vicodin, what are my chances/what should i do from here

Jon's answer | Answered on January 20, 2014

Get an attorney as soon as possible. If you cannot afford one, screen for a public defender and, hopefully, one will be appointed. Plead not guilty...

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What will happen when I go to drug court and my ua is dirty?

Jon's answer | Answered on January 20, 2014

Listen to you lawyer's advice and follow it.

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I received a ticket for running a red light and i did not run the red light.

Jon's answer | Answered on January 20, 2014

At an infraction hearing, the court can consider the evidence before it and make a determination as to whether there is a preponderence of proof...

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My friend got arrested February 2013 for Armed robbery. How long will he serve?

Jon's answer | Answered on January 20, 2014

Under Washington law, robbery wihen armed with a firearm or other deadly weapon is defined as Robbery in the first degree (RCW 9A.56.200). It is a...

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I was arrested for DUI but it was dropped to reckless driving. my pistol was confiscated but they did not take my clp.

Jon's answer | Answered on January 20, 2014

Talk to your attorney. If you legally and appropriately possessed the weapon at the tiime that it was confiscated as evidence, it requires a court...

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How much time would a felon be looking at for 1st degree assault?

Jon's answer | Answered on January 20, 2014

Get him with an attorney as soon as possible. You hint that he may have been acting in self defense, and, if so, you will want an attorney on the...

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What crime is actually being committed by driving the "get away" car ?

Jon's answer | Answered on January 20, 2014

RCW 9A.08.020 defines liability for conduct of another. The statute generally requires some complicity with the person committing the criminal act,...

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If it's my first D.U.I., may I get it differed?

Jon's answer | Answered on January 20, 2014

The granting of a deferred prosecution is dependent on you being assessed by a substance abuse counselor as having a significant problem with...

Jon Thomas Scott's Answers (125)

I have an initial court appearance for a DUI in Washington state and I am not sure what to expect?

Charged with felony tampering with a motor vehicle, and am innocent. Was offered a plea deal SIS 5 years supervised probation.

I was recently arrested with drug charges. Possession of oxycodone, and vicodin, what are my chances/what should i do from here

What will happen when I go to drug court and my ua is dirty?

I received a ticket for running a red light and i did not run the red light.

My friend got arrested February 2013 for Armed robbery. How long will he serve?

I was arrested for DUI but it was dropped to reckless driving. my pistol was confiscated but they did not take my clp.

How much time would a felon be looking at for 1st degree assault?

What crime is actually being committed by driving the "get away" car ?

If it's my first D.U.I., may I get it differed?