Your option at this point is petitioning a higher court for "discretionary review." Unlike the first appeal, which is an appeal as a matter of...

1) Is it legal? Yes. 2) Is it a good idea? Not really. Put yourself in the prosecutor's shoes. She wouldn't have charged someone with a crime...

If I was arrested and charges dropped and the bail cost me $5050.00 how do I get that back along with my work n transport costs?

The only way the court keeps bail is if you fail to appear for your hearings. If you did, and they issued a warrant, the bail can be forfeited. If...

Typical sentencing?

Malicious Mischief 3rd is a gross misdemeanor. The maximum penalty for a gross misdemeanor is 365 days in jail and a $5,000 fine. Two counts means...

Charged with theft, under 50 dollars from jcpenny, what is going to happen? what should i do?

No one here will answer whether you should plead guilty or not without seeing at least: where and if the charges are filed, your criminal history,...

Going to jail for a sentence of 34 days. Charges were dui and hit and run. Will I get out in 34 days exactly or more/less???

Most jails these days do award time for good behavior, partially as incentive and partially as cost-saving measure. Generally you get between 25%...

Seattle Groupon not disclosing all restrictions

Legalities aside, why not just contact them and ask for your money back? It's extremely unlikely any legal action be worth your time or costs....

Do I need a lawyer for theft three in Washington state?

Store owners don't bring criminal charges, prosecutors do. If the police were involved, likely they filed a report with the local prosecutors, and...

Deferred Prosecution in WA

Your question is really one of timing. A reduced charge to DUI can occur, although almost always a criminal defense lawyer is needed to navigate...

I received a ticket this morning for driving the two blocks between the gas station and my apartment without a seat belt. What

Your chances are infinitely better if you request the hearing than if you just pay it. Judges will often (but not always) shave off $25-$50 from a...