Can I press charges for a DV situation that happened 8 months ago?

You have every right to make a report to the police. Understand, however, that it is not you but the prosecuting attorney who will make a charging...

In Washington State juvenile courts, diversion is typically a pre-prosecution program offered by the probation department with no court...

Is a speedy trial no longer a right in Washington state?

Yes. It is an enumerated right in Washington State. However, speedy trial does not mean that you get to go to trial within 60-90 days of your...

We have a fence on our property, neighbor dog busted through a portion and bit my dog in the eye, who is responsible?

Based on what you have posted, your neighbor would be responsible. First, get your dog to a vet asap. You don't want to make the damage worse by...

Do police often tack on a bunch of bs charges knowing there not true and if so why?

Burglary doesn't require you enter a building to commit it. And property can be stolen even if it's garbage or scrap. In my experience, most...

Neighbor Harassment

There must be additional history with these folks that you have experienced, because there is nothing inherently harassing or threatening in the...

Will I be in their watch list?

You may be, but it's not going to matter if you weren't trespassed from the store and you don't do anything that looks like shoplifting again.

The penalties can differ depending on exactly how you are charged and what your prior criminal history is. You could face confinement time...

When do constitutional protections trigger on a traffic stop?

In addition to what my colleagues have noted, every officer on the road has access to Department of Licensing records via a their in-vehicle...

Can an investigator record our conversation without my consent?

Washington State requires the consent of both parties for audio recordings; however, this isn't going to make a difference as to whether or not you...