-Dist.Court signs a no-contact Order restraining "R"espondent from entering "P"etitioner's workplace.
-P. works as a custodian at the Superior Courthouse where P.vs.R.'s Divorcew/child matter is heard.
-Both P.&R. are ProSe litigants.
-P.... Read more »
answered on Feb 10, 2022
Publicly posting information about your case--such as a confession or description of action--can be used against you in Court. No one should post this level of detail online.
As with all protective orders, the terms of the order must be strictly followed. There were other options such as... Read more »
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... Read more »
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... Read more »
answered on May 19, 2021
Having a right to travel does not mean that you have a right to drive a car. You can travel by walking, by riding a horse, or by many other methods that do not involve cars. Driving a car is a privilege, and all states regulate that privilege.
How much is it going to cost and how do I file federal statutes of limitations is way ben up
answered on Feb 6, 2021
Restoration of your firearm rights, vacating, sealing or expunging your record can all be done in Washington State, but definitely depends upon your history. You can complete the firearm restoration in either the county where the offense was committed, or the jurisdiction you are currently living.... Read more »
Case Description: So I had been driving home from getting my daughter and got lit up by a sheriff. I was about 100 yards from my driveway so I made the decision of not stopping right away and continuing to my driveway so my car wouldn’t possibly get towed and my daughter would have to be stuck in... Read more »
answered on Jul 11, 2020
They don't have to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that you committed an infraction or something to pull you over. But there has to be a reason that they can explain and have some testimony towards the reason(s). For example, he could be saying I saw that this vehicle was traveling over the... Read more »
answered on Jun 6, 2020
In certain cases, when it can be proven to the court that a certain jurisdiction would not be able to hold a fair trial, a motion to change venue could be granted. We would need to speak with you so we can get additional information. Please feel free to contact us at 253-238-8273.
While customers are shopping inside Poulsbo Wal-Mart, an office is outside looking in the windows of parked cars. If he feels necessary he brings his K9 out to sniff. If his K9 "hits" he has the vehicle taken to police station, then applies for warrant.
answered on Jan 14, 2020
Officers can look into cars and if they see something in plain sight that is suspicious they have the ability to investigate. So I haven't researched this issue but it is one looks on its surface that it is fine but I would be interested in what the case law says about it. However, you will... Read more »
answered on Dec 15, 2019
It could depend on what the matter is. Your question remains open because this is more of a question & answer board than a lawyer referral service. You could go to the Find-a-Lawyer tab above to the left and look for lawyers in your area and in the legal area involved. If it involves an... Read more »
answered on Dec 4, 2019
The Fourth Amendment applies to unlawful searches or seizures on the part of the government. Your situation sounds like a civil matter between two individuals. Keep in mind that whatever legal remedies might be applicable here that a Washington attorney could advise about, it could be... Read more »
answered on Aug 1, 2019
Not a driver's license, but a boater's license is required (for most people, depending on your age).
https://boat.wa.gov/BoatersCard.asp
no violations on doc plus
I now have a job with Boeing and have been a contributing member of society as I learned from my mistakes and have a wife and kids whom I would very much like to be able to protect legally if the situation should ever occur where I need too? Lets hope it never does...
answered on Jan 18, 2019
You cannot possess a firearm unless you have had that right restored by a court of law. However, if you have no other history, based upon those charges and the length of time, you may very well be eligible to restore your rights pursuant to RCW 9.41.047 Restoration of possession rights. Best of... Read more »
Is it unconstitutional for a court to put stipulations upon a persons before they're found guilty by jury of their peers
answered on Aug 23, 2018
Generally yes.
"the trial court erred when it determined that Wilson was unlikely to appear for future court dates and, accordingly, such a finding cannot support the trial court's imposition of weekly UAs for Wilson."
State v. Rose, 146 Wash. App. 439, 451, 191... Read more »
the cop was on his way home and just happened to live in the neighborhood, a couple blocks from my house. when he ran my name it came back that i had a warrant out of another county (neither the county that i was in or the county that the cop was from). when it came back that i had a warrant he... Read more »
answered on Feb 19, 2018
The easy answer...It depends. A licensed law enforcement officer is authorized to perform their duties even when they’re off duty. These cases are highly factually specific. It depends upon the contact that was made and the situation that surrounded that initial contact. So when that officer ran... Read more »
Last summer I was arrested for a crime that occurred at a Walmart store.I told them I didn't do it but the clerk positively identified me. I was arrested and did a week in one jail where I was beaten up and my two front teeth knotted out I also had blood in my urine. Then I was finally bailed... Read more »
answered on Oct 9, 2017
May have claims against Walmart & against the jail.Contact the Washington State Civil Liberties Union, ask for the names of "cooperating attorneys " in their prison litigation unit.
Last summer I was arrested for a crime that occurred at a Walmart store.I told them I didn't do it but the clerk positively identified me. I was arrested and did a week in one jail where I was beaten up and my two front teeth knotted out I also had blood in my urine. Then I was finally bailed... Read more »
answered on Oct 3, 2017
You may have a valid claim against Walmart for false arrest and related claims. You should contact an attorney in your area to determine whether your claim is worth pursuing. It is truly unfortunate that you had to go through such an ordeal because of faulty eyewitness evidence. Studies... Read more »
answered on Oct 20, 2015
I need specifics of what you are talking about. Rephrase the question so that it is more understandable.
answered on Oct 20, 2015
This is a hot topic. You should read up on the subject.
answered on Oct 20, 2015
You are asking an obscure question. The constitution came before the laws, and it is the supreme law of the land. The tail does not wag the dog.
answered on Oct 20, 2015
You are allowed to pray in schools. In order to answer this question fully, one has to do a ton of research, and you would have to refine the question, that would probably be modified once the research was started. Do you want to read all about it, or do you want an attorney to do a ton of research... Read more »
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