Domestic abuse

Loving a person does not mean that person cannot do bad things. The justice system tries very hard to get men who hit women to stop hitting them. ...

Second-degree robbery, first-degree theft and first-degree criminal impersonation, How long of jail time

The answer turns very much on what other criminal convictions you old friend may have. If he has no prior felonies, his sentence on these three...

My boyfriend has been jailed for 6 months can we file a motion to dismiss because his right to speedy trial has been violated

Criminal Rule 3.3 requires the court to bring a defendant in jail to trial within 60 days of his arraignment, and provides a number of exceptions...

What is defense against 2nd rape when she claims no memory, her agenda: jealous revenge, gain from victim compensation program.

Allegations of rape are the most difficult charges to defend against. If your friend has been convicted, he has a constitutional right to appeal...

What would be the chances of someone getting a 1st degree felony dropped to a misdemeanor ?

First degree robbery in Washington is a very serious crime. It is a violent crime against a person; the value of the property is not significant. ...

In Washington state, these are very tricky questions. There are various provisions under the law that permit a court to "dismiss" a charge after a...

I got misdemeanor theft and is being defferd once i pay it will it be off my recored

I am not certain what your question is. But there are various meanings of "off your record," and various procedures, not all of which are...

Can I be extradited back to Washington from Colorado?

If the warrant is limited by its terms to those states, it conveys that Washington doesn't think it is worth the money to transport you back here...

My boyfriend and i want to be together. a no contact order is putting the biggest wedgr in our plans

It entirely depends on why the no contact order was entered. If it is because there is a criminal charge pending against your boyfriend and you...

No contact order removal by victim

It would be best if you obtain your own lawyer to represent you. Rather than superior court, this case likely is being handled in Renton Municipal...

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