An evidentiary hearing is a hearing at which evidence is presented and heard by the court. That means the evidence has to be presented according...

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What am I looking at?

Please start by working with a lawyer. You will be prosecuted in juvenile court. If your family cannot afford to hire a lawyer for you, the court...

My half sister is accusing me of rape. how do I find out if there are charges against me in kitsap county?

This is a very serious accusation. You may want to hire a lawyer to represent you before you hear anything more. A lawyer can sometimes help...

My son shoplifted. He took another drink, and is charged with Burglary 2. Would stealing a soda be elevated to a felony?

I frequently work with clients to address any underlying problems that are contributing to law violations. Prosecutors and judges often are...

How long can an investigation go on when there is no evidence against you?

Investigations into child sex abuse cases typically take many months. I strongly urge you to retain a lawyer experienced in this type of case for...

What is the process for dropping a Permanent No Contact Order that the State placed on my father against me on my behalf.

I successfully represented a person in a similar situation. We went to the judge who imposed the sentence, I provided the judge in writing all the...

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If my son was convicted can any charges be dropped if we file an appeal?? Can I retain a new lawyer

Your son has a constitutional right to appeal any conviction. Yes, you can retain a different lawyer for the appeal. It is very difficult to win...

Am I being told the truth by prosecutor office? Who can see a file at the prosecutor office?

You may send a written request for all documents related to your case to the Prosecutor's Office and the relevant law enforcement agency under the...

Pierce County, WA - To withdrawal a plea before sentencing, what should be conveyed to the judge so the motion will be granted?

Withdrawing a plea is extremely difficult. You must show how you were misinformed about something crucial to the plea, to show you did not enter...

Can u get bailed out on a warrant for a dv nco in the state of Washington ?

It depends on whether the judge ordered a bail amount on the warrant. Bail is intended to guarantee someone will show up for court. If he has a...