Attempted rape

I urge you to take whatever money you may have, or your family may have, and retain a lawyer experienced in defending sex offenses. Someone with...

What can I do if someone falsely accuses me of robbing them & has possibly called the police?

The previous attorney is correct, you should not talk with police unless you have an attorney present. But I am more concerned that there is a man...

Will you do more hail time for missing a scheduled jail sentence for 2days for misdemeanor breaking a no contact order?

Probably, and you may also get an additional charge of bail jumping or escape or something like that. You may go to court and ask the court's...

Released from prison after winning his appeal???

I agree with the lawyers that your friend needs to talk to his appellate lawyer. The decision from the Court of Appeals does not become final...

Can a juvenile offender sentenced as an adult in 2011 be eligible for re-sentencing?

A statute passed in 2014 allows consideration for early release after serving 20 years, if his sentence was more than that. RCW 9.94A.730. A PRP...

Criminal case: Do I lose my right to bring up issues in later appeals if I don't bring it up now at the state appellate level?

In most appeals, the record does not contain sufficient evidence to support a claim of ineffective assistance of counsel. You have to provide a...

Can a Juvenile that was sentenced as an adult in 2011 have a chance to appeal?

There is a new statute passed in the last couple of years to allow review of long sentences imposed on people who were juveniles when they...

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Is it possible to show the court, as a defense, that that incident would never of happened, had he not been intoxicated?

It is important to show the effect of the medication on him -- Xanax is not a drug of abuse usually. There are side effects of anti-depressants...

Could I be on a sex offender list? Can a lawyer improve my fate? What is the process how much will this cost (appx)

You should hire a lawyer as soon as possible who can outline all your options for you. You will want to make well-informed decisions as you face...

Could I still be arrested for dating her?

The legal age of consent in Washington is 16. That means someone who is 16 can consent to sexual contact and sexual intercourse with anyone older...