I was found with 5 grams of marijuana and a stolen prepaid phone. What could happen in court? What should I do?

If you had charges pending in juvenile court at some point you were likely appointed a public defender to represent you. Contact the public...

If your GF's father breaks into your house and runs at you aggressively while yelling, and you kill him, can you be convicted?

Maybe. A self-defense analysis is very fact specific, and the authorities will take into account far more information than you have provided in...

What action can be taken to stop threats and communication of lies someone is spreading about me?

Threats that cause reasonable fear of harm to any person or property may constitute a crime. Call the police, report the threats and provide the...

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How can I get rid of an arrest record if I wasn't convicted?

There are processes available to erase non-conviction data from the Washington State Patrol database. You can attempt it on your own or contact an...

What kind of lawyer do we need for being the main suspect in our sons death

You both need very experienced criminal defense attorneys. You each have the option of hiring private counsel of your choosing at any time. For...

Can a person be held liable for lying to attempt to get a harassment order

Yes, it's possible for a person to be held liable for lying under oath during any type of court hearing. No, there is no privilege that allows a...

OFFICER SAID HE PULLED ME OVER FOR LANE TRAVEL YET HE DIDN'T GIVE ME A BREATHALYZER OR SOBRIETY TEST CAN I ARGUE NO P/C

Maybe, maybe not. If you were cited for DWLS 3, it's possible the officer also looked up your driving status based on the vehicle's license plate....

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If I was at the initial harassment hearing which initated a 2 week temp order do I still have to be served legally or

Additional service will probably not be required as you were likely provided legal notice of the next hearing for the permanent order. If you are...

Stopped and arrested for DUI. Complied, took tests/breathalyser, then dropped off back in town of arrest with no info. What now?

I'm sorry to hear about your situation. As others have already stated, you'll need to request a hearing with the DOL, and you will soon receive...

The State and police essentially have a mandate from the legislature to treat all allegations of domestic violence, regardless of how small or...