The Crime: Federal Wire Fraud (18 U.S. Code §1343)

No. The scenario you describe would not constitute a violation of section 1343. That law deals with the interstate or foreign transmission of...

What responsibility does an attorney have to me as a client in defending my traffic ticket?

Usually representation doesn't occur until you have signed a fee agreement, and, in this type of case, the attorney gets the fee up front. You may...

I've been charged with two misdemeanors. Do I need an attorney to pursue a deferred conviction or something similar?

Yes. You need an attorney. This isn't something you would ever want to take on alone, and, based on these facts, you may be able to avoid...

I'm fairly certain you'd be fine recording the noise, but have you tried to speak with your neighbors first? Your first priority should be trying...

Call 911. It may seem embarrassing, but this is not the first time the police have dealt with this and it's the best way to make sure he doesn't...

Is this PV ? I'm on 5 yrs probation 1 yr supervised & life no contact. Been in contact ,she started the contact.

Yes, not only can this be considered a probation violation, but it can be a new criminal charge regardless of who initiated the contact. And your...

Can you be served over the phone before 8am through voice mail?

No, you cannot be served over the phone. I agree that this sounds like a scam.

Can a police officer who is a state's witness be present during voire dire?

With respect to my learned colleagues in other states, in Washington this is common and allowed practice. The state has the right to designate a...

Can you text the other party if they served you with a ex parte restraining order?

Your question is confusing. Someone petitioned the court for a domestic violence protection order against you that prohibits you from contacting...

Will I get drug tested?

If your own lawyer, who knows your case better than anyone on a website, says you may be drug tested, then you better prepare for a test.