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Criminal Law
Washington
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It depends upon the quantity sent. Could be a felony if they think your are distributing?
The car accident is a civil matter, hence, you will not have been charged in a criminal matter. Even if you were, you would never get the max... Read More
A warrant will be issued for your arrest. You will also get more jail time and a fine.
There is no way to give you an accurate answer. It will be up to the state to decide whether or not to go get her. She most likely will sit in... Read More
Do nothing, the burden is on them to prove. They are not a true friend.
You do not say what the charge is. My guess Assault 4 DV. If there are pictures, plus your statement, the damage is done since they can present... Read More
Depends upon how far apart the events were. Pushing for confinement in jail.
The case is over. If it was never filed with the prosecutor, then it is not on your record. Check with court clerk.
He can be re-sentenced and his time in jail can be the full extent of the sentencing range.
At the hearing you can tell the truth when testifying. The recanting spouse is rarely charged with a crime of providing a false statement to a... Read More
You were subpoena to appear in the criminal matter. Failure to appear will result in your arrest and jail time.
Screen for the public defender. You should get community service, take a consumer education class, pay a fine and be on probation for one year. A... Read More
You can show but refuse to testify. If you do not show, a warrant for your arrest could be issued, but very rare. Just tell the prosecutor you... Read More
Both. Can be prosecuted for trafficking because of the quantity.
They are separate cases. Your detention will be coordinated between the two counties.
It is legal.
Sorry, those are legally mailed.
They will not sue; however, there will be a warrant out for your arrest. You can also be charged for giving an incorrect address.
You allowed the police in to look around. In open sight they found the pipe. The key here was in open sight. Your "friend" needs to see the... Read More
Probably, put best to fight the ticket and, if you prevail, expunge your record.
You can request the court to lift the no contact order now. Given the degree of assault, the prosecutor likely has evidence to go to trial without... Read More
How did you find out it was stolen? Your friend likely knew it was stolen and set you up. You can turn your self in to get a head of the curve or... Read More
While you can present the recorders, it will have little impact because it is just another data point in time. All she has to do is show continual... Read More
You first need to turn yourself in to the police. The charge is serious since it's 1st degree. If this is your first offense you may get probation... Read More
Jail time is a good possibility. For how long will depend on the amount of the check, your criminal history, if any, and whether the District... Read More