If a witness intentionally refuses to obey a lawfully served subpoena for trial, the party that served her (the prosecutor) can ask the court to...

I Need clarification of criminal liability laws as DV victim changing their story

There are legal possibilities and there are practical realities. The legal possibility is that if you testify to something that differs materially...

How long is the standard range for robbery in the 2nd degree in the state of Washington?

With no other felony convictions, a conviction for robbery 2 carries a standard range of 3-9 months.

Why would an arrest for PV ASLT 4 DV would the bail be $150000.00

Your son's prior offenses, and his prior failure to appear in court, explain the high bail. Bail is intended to guarantee that a person...

Can C class felony's from Alabama count as 2 strikes for you in Washington?

The criteria for prior "strikes" in Washington depend on Washington's law, not Alabama's. If the Alabama offenses contain "elements" comparable to...

The "intake" hearing is merely an arraignment. The court uses it to advise you of the charge and take your initial plea -- which should be "not...

If i have a dv open case against me and my on/off girlfriend comes to my homless shelter for dinner is she in violation, also if

If there is an order that you are to have no contact with her, which frequently is made a condition of release on domestic violence cases, then...

If an offender is charged w/ attempted murder in the 1st degree & assault2 are they eligible for First Time Offender Waiver?

A first-time offender waiver is available only for people convicted of non-violent offenses. RCW 9.94A.650. Attempted Murder 1 and assault 2 are...

What is the penalty for Assault 2 WA parent toward child involving a gun posession violation.

It depends on the specific charge filed and proven, and the person's prior felony history. With no prior or other current felonies, a single...

I put a no contact order on the father of my child and i still have his belongings and after a number of times of trying to get

If there is a no-contact order, he may not come get his things without a police escort. But you do not have the right to "toss them out." I...