Can the sister of my girlfriend who is 16 years old charge me with an assault after 10 days with no medical records or proof?

I am a criminal defense attorney. You have a right to protect yourself and your property, and the right to expel intruders from your home. You...

What are the punishments for misdemeanor assault in Washington State?

Absolutely YES you should get a lawyer to learn the specific ramifications for you, the risks, and the alternatives on how to approach the charge...

What can I do if I think my friend is being railroaded into a domestic violence charge?

In the short term, you can help your friend get a good lawyer to represent him, and offer your insight and any information you believe useful to...

How do i drop a restraining order against my girlfriend

Many courts in our state routinely impose a no-contact order after a domestic violence allegation or charge. The courts believe it is safer to...

Which plea is part of ROC?

If you are concerned about immigration consequences, I strongly urge you to retain an immigration lawyer familiar with criminal cases to assess...

Is there any way to retry a case I unknowingly plead guilty to?

There are a very few grounds for withdrawing a misdemeanor guilty plea, especially after this much time has passed. I suggest you contact Neil...

Is it ok for a guy who is 18 but is 40 months older than the girl to Have sex?

The law makes it a crime for an older person to have sex with someone who is 14 or 15 if the older person is at least 48 months older than the...

Police mistook friend for burglar, shot & killed my dog by mistake, blamed friend w/ reckless endangerment2

The adminstrative proceedings within DOC do not permit the person to be represented by an attorney. They should permit witnesses, but as a...

The first amendment protects a broad range of speech, although not "true threats." Our state statutes sometimes are in conflict with the U.S. and...

I have no felonies and i am charged with 3rd degree assault my deal is two months .but if i took it to trial and lost how much m

The standard range for assault 3 is 1-3 months. If you went to trial on this charge and were convicted, the court would have to sentence you...