How do I not have to testify.

You have the option of ignoring a lawfully issued subpoena and absenting yourself from court. But then the court has the option of issuing a...

How do I switch my jail sentence to rehab

As the other attorneys have indicated, you will need to contact the attorney who represented you during the sentencing to see if this is a...

Need good misdemenor attorney i think. So confused and scared

First, don't take legal advice from the police. They aren't attorneys, don't represent your interests and even if they think they are being...

In Washington state what information do uniformed police officers have to give when you request their identification?

The answer to this question depends completely upon the context of the situation. In many cases, there is no magic requirement that a police...

Does the 1000 ft. school zone have to be posted for the drug free school zone enhancement law to be in effect?

As my colleagues stated, there is no posting requirement and the state does not need to prove you were aware of the proximity of the school or...

Fugitive from Justice?

Fugitive from justice is a charge typically seen when one is arrested in one state on a warrant from another state. A process then begins in which...

Need recommendation for an attorney to handle two cases for me.

The rules of this forum prohibit soliciting clients for ourselves or others. If you do not like the firm you are working with, you can use Avvo's...

If a person is threatening me to collect a debt, is it illegal?

It may be considered criminal harassment under Washington State law. If you believe the threats are real and you fear they may be carried out, you...

These cases are very fact specific and depend on what is observed and the type of crime being committed. Under Washington law, a private person can...

If the named offender was actually the victim in a domestic violence what is the best defense to pursue?

You are in desperate need of an experienced criminal defense attorney to discuss your relationship and the incident in detail and in a confidential...