I was convicted of vehicular assault 11 years ago, since it never leaves my record will it always show on a background check? I am looking into switching jobs but I am unsure of what restrictions this charge still has.
answered on May 9, 2023
Most times Vehicular Assault would be eligible to vacate after ten years. You might want to consult with an attorney to see if you are eligible.
It's not a "crime against persons" so in most contexts wouldn't be an automatic disqualification. But certainly would look... Read more »
I need to find an attorney that can help me in finishing my insurance injury claim. I have literally done 3/4 of the work (I believe) and I have obtained all of the documents needed to settle this case. These include my medical documents from my PCP and therapist notes and summaries for every... Read more »
answered on Feb 3, 2023
Of course, there are many attorneys who can assist. I don't do these personally, but if you want to call or email I'd be happy to make some referrals.
Otherwise, you can google search and I'm sure you could find someone.
Documenting your financial losses, as you... Read more »
I was driving on the freeway and my life 360 app tracks my movement and speed and it says I was doing 72 and he said he was doing 70 and if I was only doing 10 over he wouldn’t have pulled me over but in my app it says I was doing only 10 over is that enough to fight it in court? I then asked how... Read more »
answered on Jan 6, 2023
Keep an eye on the time to respond, it is probably two weeks, not three. There is no harm in requesting a contested hearing and investigating your options, but you will not get a public defender for a speeding ticket. You'll either fight it on your own or hire a lawyer, the court will not... Read more »
already been sentenced and pleaded guilty
answered on Aug 18, 2022
Generally no, but it definitely depends on the judge and the circumstances. If something has changed since the sentence was imposed, and not too much time has passed, a reasonable judge would at least listen and consider the request.
Criminal history.
Assault (M) reduced to Harassment 1. 2019
DUI 2020
Current charges.
2 counts assault (m)
DUI that occurred 7 days after the assault.
Driving without a license.
Driving without an IID.
answered on May 31, 2022
Talk to your lawyer to confirm, but with those facts it sounds like they can be included in a single deferred prosecution. "Separate offenses committed more than seven days apart may not be consolidated in a single program." RCW 10.05.010.
Someone I know was arrested and the next day was suppose to go to court. They were never seen and let go with no paper work. Disposition on the website said NCF FINAL. Does that mean they are not being charged. Also if it says final does that mean they are not going summon them back for a trial? I... Read more »
answered on May 20, 2022
It definitely does not mean that a charge could not be filed in the future. If the prosecutor gets more information or a follow up report, they can change their mind and file until the statute of limitations has run out. That is at least one year, but more for most crimes.
If charged with DUI can you not obtain a IID device and not drive in the meantime and still get your license back. Or is IID device required to obtain license back again? Hope my question makes sense. Thank you!
answered on Mar 17, 2022
Unfortunately there isn't one answer for all cases. The answer depends on the court orders, the DOL's action, and whether there are prior offenses.
Certainly someone who isn't driving never needs an IID. But sometimes the judge will order IID as a condition while the case is... Read more »
My public defender convinced me taking a strike 1 vehicular assault was more so in my best interest than a dui charge and now 10 years later I’d really like to not be a violent felon!
answered on Dec 6, 2021
It probably depends on how the case was charged and plead. Vehicular Assault is a class B felony, so ten years would be the waiting period to vacate. But there are three different ways to commit the crime of Vehicular Assault, my opinion is that one of them is eligible to vacate but the other two... Read more »
It was at the Otay border and I took the plea for 36 months. Washington state has basically decriminalized drug possession and I was just wondering if it could effect my case
answered on Oct 7, 2021
I'm afraid not. The change in WA drug law was a very specific ruling based on the wording of the WA possession statute, which was unique in the country. This change would not affect convictions from any other state or the federal system.
If you want to read more about how the change... Read more »
answered on Sep 2, 2021
If that came up in a WA background check, I would start with WA State Patrol, as they maintain the database. This link has their contact information as well as a form to fill out to request to modify or correct a record:
https://www.wsp.wa.gov/crime/criminal-history/
answered on Aug 30, 2021
The other driver probably got a judgement against you for the damages in the crash. If you were uninsured, then you may be responsible for the other person's damages.
If that happened, then yes you will have to work out a financial arrangement with the other side before the hold on... Read more »
No just curious about how retrials work and do you have to be rearranged
answered on Aug 30, 2021
There isn't a requirement that the defendant be re-arraigned, but it does re-start the time for trial. So a new 90 or 60 days, just like it was arraignment all over again.
answered on Aug 9, 2021
Make sure you respond (or hire a lawyer) right away. The ticket probably tells you that you have 14 days to respond, and if you miss that deadline it will be found committed by default.
Arbitration determined the other party was 100% at fault. dash cam footage shows the driver turned sideways on the freeway right in front of us. My husband was driving, I was in the front passenger seat and our 13 month old daughter was in the back in her carseat. We all went to the ER, but not via... Read more »
answered on Jul 21, 2021
I hate to say this, but my experience is that you will never get a fair settlement without an attorney. Unless the insurance company legitimately believes that you are prepared and able to put your case in front of a jury, they will never feel the need to pay what your claim is worth. They will... Read more »
answered on Jul 15, 2021
Easy answer is to call the lawyer who represented you. If that isn't possible, the public defender's office in the county where the conviction occurred can help you. In many counties, you can just call the prosecutor's office. Most of them have an assigned person or team who is... Read more »
Am I looking at jail time and I do need a lawyer
answered on Jun 7, 2021
Normally where strangulation is alleged, the charge in court winds up being Second Degree Assault. The sentence range for that is 3 - 9 months in jail. I would certainly recommend you talk to a lawyer who practices in your area as soon as you can.
46.25.060 because if suspension or revocation of your driving privilege in another state.. which makes no sense he lives in Washington and. Has not been anywhere but Washington and he didn't give anyone wrong info so we are so confused makes no sence
answered on Jun 7, 2021
There are a lot of reasons a notice like that could go out, including just a mistake by DOL. Fixing those things take time, so you should definitely consult with a lawyer as quickly as you can. They'll want to see a copy of the letter he got so they can start working with DOL to remedy the... Read more »
answered on May 24, 2021
Depends where you are seeing it- but it is probably a reference to someone being charged with violation of a protection order.
https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=26.50.110
I want to see my discovery. The full discovery of evidence. My attorney says he will get in trouble if he gives it to me
answered on May 4, 2021
That's a good question, this is an odd and frustrating area of the law. There actually are a number of laws and rules that prohibit your lawyer from just handing over (or copying) the discovery to you, without approval from the prosecutor's office that provided it. The discovery is, in a... Read more »
I wasnt even in possession of any drugs is it possible to have the conviction over turned and be taken off community custody
answered on Apr 24, 2021
If it was simple possession, then you should be eligible to have that conviction vacated immediately. The state supreme court recently struck down our possession law as unconstitutional and courts are vacating possession convictions. You should contact the attorney who represented you, or the... Read more »
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