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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Washington on
Q: I have a Stimulation of countinuance final review hearing from a case back in June 2020 should I be concerned?
Patrick Owen Earl
Patrick Owen Earl
answered on Oct 21, 2022

Are you saying that you have a Stipulated order of continuance on a criminal case in the State of WA? You live now in Utah?

Do you have any attorney here in the WA assuming that your case that you are asking about is from WA?

Did you complete all the conditions for the continuance?...
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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Washington on
Q: I need to know how to help my girlfriend get out of a dv assault 4 on me. We can just end the relationship and her not

We were just arguing and she also has a drug problem as well as mental issues and has been off her zannex for a long time and it makes her a bit off the handle i dont want her to be in jail but just not be together any more. How can i help it be ended

Patrick Owen Earl
Patrick Owen Earl
answered on Oct 10, 2022

Sounds like you are alleged victim of an assault case and you would like to inform the prosecutor of some change or something different. It is a GOOD idea before you do this to contact a criminal defense attorney FOR YOURSELF so that your interests are protected and you don't get yourself... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Washington on
Q: living salt lake city Utah June 29 2022 felony warrant grays harbor Washington possession with intent ? Extradite me ?

If I'm stopped by police here in Utah will they extradite me back to wa state

Patrick Owen Earl
Patrick Owen Earl
answered on Sep 26, 2022

For a felony warrant it is possible. Not guaranteed

You should contact an attorney in that county (or in WA State) and get something started before you get picked up and maybe a court date can be set and an appearance done so that you don't have to START the process in jail. That is my advise.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Washington on
Q: If some one is in jail and they are Hispanic and the race shown says he is white and the suspect theh are looking for is

White wouldent they just be fitting him as the victom

Patrick Owen Earl
Patrick Owen Earl
answered on Sep 15, 2022

Your question seems to be, If the alleged suspect of an alleged crime is White, why is there an Hispanic person being held in jail for the crime?

If this is true, it is because the report was supplemented with information against the person in custody OR there is something that was pointing...
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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Appeals / Appellate Law for Washington on
Q: if someone is supposed to go do 60 days can they ask for home monitoring instead and just do more time?

already been sentenced and pleaded guilty

Patrick Owen Earl
Patrick Owen Earl
answered on Aug 17, 2022

You needed to ask for this clarification at the time of sentencing because it sounds like the Judge sentenced this person to 60 days jail and so that is the way it is.

If there are circumstances that have changed that wasn't available to be talked about or discussed when it was done in...
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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Domestic Violence for Washington on
Q: Does NCF Final mean there’s no charge and won’t ever be a charge?

Court never saw and individual while they were in jail. They had a court date and never were seen. We’re released and disposition said NCF final on the website. Does that mean there’s no charge and the individual won’t be called back in at a later date into a municipal or district court for a... View More

Patrick Owen Earl
Patrick Owen Earl
answered on May 20, 2022

What this means is that for now, the matter isn't charged. It has been stopped and the State is investigating it further to determine if they have more potential evidence against this person to file the charge. If the underlying charge is a misdemeanor level case, they have a year to file... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Family Law for Washington on
Q: I have a detective and adult services checking on my mom because she took out 50,000 out of her bank America account

My m moved in about 6 months ago and got a settlement and I went to the bank with her about 2 months ago and she withdrawn 50 thousand and now I have a detective and adult services at my door what should I do I haven’t done anything wrong my moms old doctor ordered her to get tests done for some... View More

Patrick Owen Earl
Patrick Owen Earl
answered on Apr 14, 2022

You need to contact and consult a criminal defense attorney now so that you are protected. If you proceed forward without representation you may give information you shouldn't. Sound like this should be figured out and you should be fine. Hire an experienced criminal defense attorney now.

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1 Answer | Asked in DUI / DWI for Washington on
Q: I was charged and sentenced for DUI even though I was walking

I had parked my car and was walking home when I was arrested charged and sentenced for DUI this is from almost 20 years ago

Patrick Owen Earl
Patrick Owen Earl
answered on Mar 21, 2022

So what is your question?

If you have already charged and either plead guilty to the DUI or was found guilty at trial What are you seeking?

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Washington on
Q: If I am experiencing COVID symptoms and have a doctors note can the courts issue a warrant for me not being present
Patrick Owen Earl
Patrick Owen Earl
answered on Mar 9, 2022

I have found that if you were to provide this information to the court (usually through your attorney) the court/Judge will allow the continuance. You have an attorney RIGHT?

1 Answer | Asked in DUI / DWI for Washington on
Q: If I was arrested for a dui in Washington State can I work out of state?
Patrick Owen Earl
Patrick Owen Earl
answered on Dec 17, 2021

yes you can but you need to be represented by an experienced criminal defense attorney to help you through this mine field of DUI.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Washington on
Q: Is my case still open? I was told by a local police precinct when I was 16 that I had an active/open case with them. Th

I was told by a local police precinct when I was 16 that I had an active/open case with them. They won’t tell me what it’s about. How do I know if it’s still open? I’m 19 now and haven’t been contacted by anyone ever since. Never went to court or charged with anything.

Patrick Owen Earl
Patrick Owen Earl
answered on Dec 6, 2021

Contact an experienced criminal defense attorney and he/she could help you. Do it now for peace of mind

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Washington on
Q: I reported a crime 2020 and have been charged due to it 2021. I did not know I've been summoned and now I have a warrant

I did not know they would charge me with a felony regarding the day I reported the crime last year 2020, a year later. Now I missed the court date because I was not aware I was required to show up to the court. They might have sent the notice to appear court date to the old residential address I... View More

Patrick Owen Earl
Patrick Owen Earl
answered on Nov 23, 2021

I assume you are saying that you have a pending criminal case here in WA State and that you live in MN.

What you need to do is hire an experienced criminal defense attorney here in WA, where your charge is filed and he/she can start the process to get you a court date and maybe even get...
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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Washington on
Q: If I was charged with theft and trafficking in the first is there anyway to get it dropped and what's a good defense
Patrick Owen Earl
Patrick Owen Earl
answered on Sep 17, 2021

You need to sit down with an experienced criminal defense attorney today and talk about this situation because nobody can teach you how to defend these cases for you. This isn’t like calling up a plumber and getting instructions how to replace a sink. You need to just interview and talk to an... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Constitutional Law for Washington on
Q: An inmate in the county jail Yakima Washington wants me to be his POA to negotiate a plea bargain for him

His assigned counsel refused to submit his written counterplea before the prosecutor's deadline to either accept his plea and sentence or he would add more charges to his cases. He will submit a limited POA notice to an attorney who will make me his legal POA for negotiating a better plea. I... View More

Patrick Owen Earl
Patrick Owen Earl
answered on Aug 18, 2021

It is not smart to have a person talk with prosecutor's about a possible resolution to criminal offenses without being an attorney AND not the attorney that will trying the case if it is to go to trial. The person NEEDS to be an attorney first of all, I wasn't sure if this person with a... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Washington on
Q: How can I get this 4 degree assault charge dropped?

For 3 months she has harassed me,Things built up Her & 7 yr old chanting 30+ TIMES MAKE HER MOVE,OVER & OVER I was having a hard day with my illness and talk to "other" people & myself,I found her standing at my door recording me and taking pictures,which the phone was shoved... View More

Patrick Owen Earl
Patrick Owen Earl
answered on Jun 27, 2021

This sounds like a very frustrating situation. The prosecutor is the only person that has the authority to dismiss a criminal offense. You need to hire an experienced criminal defense attorney to represent you and see whether he could persuade the prosecutor to dismiss. This isn’t easy! This is... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Washington on
Q: I was arraigned on 3/19 and my trial was set for 6/28. Does that violate my speedy trial rights?

No continuations or missed court dates. I did the math and that’s 101 days.

Patrick Owen Earl
Patrick Owen Earl
answered on Jun 10, 2021

I am assuming you are not counting any time that was under the trial suspension due to Covid. Talk to your attorney.

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Traffic Tickets and Constitutional Law for Washington on
Q: The right to travel does that mean it is legal to drive without a driver's license?
Patrick Owen Earl
Patrick Owen Earl
answered on May 19, 2021

Of course it doesn’t. Get a valid license from your state of domicile to drive a vehicle.

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1 Answer | Asked in DUI / DWI for Washington on
Q: I was in a car accident, single vehicle, minor injuries, property damage only. No impairment recorded or found on scene,

No on scene test given, according to collision report. Transported to ER, did basic cbc, ua, and comprehensive blood test. I don't remember if I signed anything at the hospital to give my test results to police, can they still access my hospital blood test results and other health records? In... View More

Patrick Owen Earl
Patrick Owen Earl
answered on Apr 14, 2021

Is this for a possible DUI charge in the state of CA or WA?

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Washington on
Q: Before sentencing, but after signing a deal can you ask for a new attorney? After researching I think that he didnt repr
Patrick Owen Earl
Patrick Owen Earl
answered on Mar 31, 2021

It is very hard to withdraw a plea of guilty to a case because you were ask specific questions about what you were doing and if you were full aware of the issues, the rights that you were giving up and the understanding of the arrangement of your deal. This was viewed as your decision and no one... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Domestic Violence for Washington on
Q: Can the DA in district court compel a victim of domestic violence class c misdemeanor to testify in a an MTR hearing?

Even if he didnt press charges or participate in the municipal case against defendant/girlfriend? Ok he got a summons to appear at my MTR hearing to testify for the state. This is not the municipal where the charges are. This is an MTR hearing that is scheduled for another reason having nothing to... View More

Patrick Owen Earl
Patrick Owen Earl
answered on Feb 11, 2021

If you are asking if a DA can subpoena an alleged victim or witness to testify in a case than YES the DA can do this. There are different ways or methods of getting a subpoena to a person so if the person that is being asked to testify has questions about their rights that person should consult... View More

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