What does the right to a speedy trial mean in washington state

It sounds like you're getting frustrated with the system. Understandable, as delays are definitely a part of the process. But you do have a...

DWLS 3rd w/prior dui...

You need an attorney. If you're found to have committed the crime of driving with a suspended license, you can be facing a month in jail for the...

Can a sane person be forced to take mind altering drugs to get a misdemeanor instead of a felony?

An accusation is not a conviction. You are well within your rights to tell your accuser to prove the allegations in a court of law. If the...

My mom had brung up that there need to be a paternity test done for my boyfriend and our baby by cps,can cps really do that?

CPS can do a lot, although their power is not unlimited. But your facts here make it impossible to give you any kind of meaningful answer. You...

What are the chances of first time DV offender charges being dropped? Please read full description of case!

Any case can be won. From what it sounds like, you may have a defense in the "intent" requirement. Assault requires a person to intentionally...

Is it possible to vacate a judgement in district court in order to re file in superior court?

It's not possible. The doctrine of "res judicata," or "matter already decided," prevents someone from re-litigating an issue that has already...

My son, a minor at the time, had a shoulder injury & newly healed collar bone fracture, which was re-fractured by police.

You should consult an attorney who deals with civil rights/abuse cases as soon as possible. Most offer free consultations. The statute of...

I was arrested for dui and did breath test. Am i required to take blood test too. can i sue for being arrested falsely

You can't really sue an officer for making a mistake in the ordinary course of their work. You can try of course, but generally the police have...

Can you direct me to cases that involve, DISMISSED cases of alleged rape of a child in the second degree

Juries can come back with Not Guilty verdicts for any crime, but they're generally not published per se. Court opinions for interpretations of law,...

State put a no contact order on my boyfriend,how do i get it dropped?

Both attorneys are correct. I'll add a few points. Some courts have what are called "lift courts" which are what they sound like, opportunities...

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