Unfortunately, police investigations and the subsequent reports generated can be woefully inaccurate and mischaracterize the information given to them by the involved parties. Omitting important information can be used as a strategy by your defense attorney to question the credibility of the... View More

Things of this nature are unfortunately common with domestic violence. For this reason, it is important to be defended by a criminal defense attorney with domestic violence experience.

Assault 4 does not require an injury. The contact only needs to be considered offensive.

The prosecuting attorney has discretion on who to charge after reviewing the available evidence and has no obligation to charge anyone. If you are facing criminal charges, the fact that your boyfriend was the main aggressor would be relevant to your defense. You need to be represented by a criminal... View More

If a police officer obtains a reading on his LIDAR of excessive speed, he has probable cause to pull you over. Once his/her lights have been activated to initiate a stop, you must pull over as soon as reasonably safe to do so. There are defenses that can be made to the charges that you are facing... View More

Typically, once an offer is accepted and a plea entered both parties are bound by that recommendation. There are a few circumstances that allow one or both sides to change the recommendation (if you picked up new charges following entering the plea etc..) We would have to know the specifics to... View More

Generally, when there is a probation violation, the court will set a review hearing. At that time, the defense attorney can often agree on a sanction. Depending on the violation, this could be jail or as easy as community service. Please contact us at 253-238-8273 for a free consultation.

As the victim, you could petition the court to lift the no contact order when you turn 18. A judge would need to approve of the request.

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.

Given the public health emergency and the current situation with mass protests, both the police department and prosecuting attorney's office are behind on reviewing cases and making charging decisions. It could take anywhere from a week to a year before you would receive a notice of court date... View More

Your son can be held if probable cause was found by the Judge. He needs a defense attorney that will best advocate for him and a dismissal or appropriate resolution on the case. If your son was having a medical issue, it was a mistake or he lacked the intent to take the vehicle, that needs to be... View More

The prosecuting attorney generally has 2 years from the date of incident to make a charging decision.

It is not normally a good idea to wait until charges are filed, as pre-charge representation and negotiations can greatly improve your situation. You should contact a criminal defense... View More

Hello, I would need more information to help you. We are available until 9pm this evening for a free phone consultation and tomorrow morning at 9am.

Hi, in that scenario, you would both be required to remain away from each other. However, the law disfavors competing protection orders so once a final hearing is scheduled, a judge will determine who gets a final order. These usually last one year.

Washington State does allow for vacation of certain DV convictions. Having the conviction vacated and the charge dismissed will clear your record and increase job opportunities moving forward. Please reach out to an attorney who can review your criminal history, the specific DV case and other... View More

I am sorry to hear that this happened. This is a very serious criminal charge.

It is important that your daughter speaks to an attorney experienced with the Juvenile Justice System, as juvenile court is quite different than adult court. It is also important that your daughter avoids... View More

A detention hearing must be held within 72 hours. That time period may be extended if the arrest falls on a weekend or holiday.

At that hearing the Judge will release the juvenile unless there is finding that further detention is required to ensure their appearance in court or to protect... View More

Warrants generally freeze everything until they are quashed and the underlying issue addressed. The Court will continue to have jurisdiction over him even after he is 18.

He should contact an attorney to schedule the warrant quash hearing and assist him in ending probation and closing the... View More

A DV protection order is petitioned for and controlled by the party seeking the order (petitioner). A criminal no contact order is entered by a Court typically at the request of the State (prosecutor).

If it is indeed a protection order, then you should be able to go to the Court house and... View More

Criminal no contact orders in Washington State have language in them that makes the order enforceable everywhere in the United States (including D.C., Puerto Rico, and any U.S. Territory).

It would be in your best interest to contact an attorney to assist you and your girlfriend in... View More