Questions Answered by Stan Glisson
Q: In washington state does the complete address have to be correct on a speeding ticket. The county is wrong.
Address where it happened, or address where the driver lives? One may matter, the other doesn't.
How much it matters depends on the specific facts and the court / judge who will hear the case. Some errors on tickets are significant, but not all. I don't think anyone can answer your... Read more »
Q: When charged with vehicular assault, will the person be held on bail or released after there hearing.
The person has no prior record
There is no exact answer. Depends on the jurisdiction, who the judge is, and the facts of the case. The most important factor about the facts of the case is probably whether it was alcohol related or not.
If the person appears out of custody, particularly if they appear with a lawyer, they... Read more »
Q: Can a warrant be issued at night and not served until 4 days later and still be valid. I was told the only way a warrant
Could be issued after court hours was if the evidence to be seized would be gone by the time the court reopened to obtain the warrant
In Washington the short answer is yes, that can be done. There is no requirement for an after hours warrant that the evidence is going to be gone soon. The judge might not be happy about having her evening interrupted, but there's PC it doesn't matter what time the warrant is obtained.
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Q: How can I find a Lawyer to help my son, who is incarcerated, write his brief for appeal court?
My son need a Lawyer that will help him was appeal brief, so he can get an appeal. The family is will to give a fee for this service.
There are many lawyers around the state who specialize in appeals. I highly recommend Jeremy Morris, but full disclosure he is my law partner.
You should be able to find appellate lawyers with a quick search.
Q: I’m a bit confused on the wording of this law in WA state: RCW 46.61.685
So if the motor is not running is that okay?
Correct - that crime is only committed if the engine is running.
Q: Still haven't paid two tickets from 8 months ago can I still hire a lawyer to have them dismissed?
My son inlaws license has now been suspended because he didn't pay the tickets and as of December he owed $600 to get his license back and the fines paid. He hasn't had the money to pay. My son just had two tickets that were dismissed but of course, they weren't past due and his license wasn't... Read more »
It is definitely not too late to hire a lawyer, but what they can do at this point might be limited.
Depending on the court, it may still be possible to get them withdrawn from collections, and back on a calendar in front of a judge to fight them. This is actually fairly common, but every... Read more »
Q: can i own a firearm if i have stayed out of trouble from 3/7/2006 with a vucsa : possession w/intent to manufacture
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... Read more »
With the age of that case, you may well be eligible to have the conviction vacated and separately to have your firearms rights reinstated. I would talk to a lawyer who practices in the court where you were convicted. Have them review your case and see if you are eligible.
Q: I was involved in a liquor board sting. I was not given a ticket, citation, summons, any sort of notification to appear
(Convenience store clerk) At the time of the alleged incident all I received was a business card from the accusing officer & was told I would be hearing from the district attorney if they decided to go forth with charges. 8 months later I was pulled over on a traffic stop & arrested on a warrant... Read more »
Unfortunately this is not uncommon. Investigators send their report to the local prosecutor, who may take weeks or months to file a charge. The court sends a summons to whatever address they can find for you, and that is often an out of date address; could be the one you had the last time you got a... Read more »
Q: So if I refuse a BAC test, I lose my license. But is that it? What are the other penalties in WA?
Complex question, I'll try to make it short.
Administratively you MAY lose your license. If you have no priors, the DOL will revoke for a year unless you successfully appeal. You may be able to drive during the revocation if you install an interlock and apply for a restricted license. The... Read more »
Q: i was stopped for dui but blew a 0- i dont drink but i do take medications which caution about driving/operating equipme
when blood is taken to determine dui results it takes 8 weeks for the results to come back from the lab. why so long and exactly what all is it tested for?
I think you'll find right now it's going to be more than 8 weeks, probably more like 3-4 months. They test for whatever the officer asks them to. If he or she has reason to suspect certain drugs, they will just ask to screen for those. If they aren't sure, they can just request a full screen, which... Read more »
Q: How soon will my court date be after getting pulled over for drunk driving?
In Washington the hearing is supposed to held the "next judicial day". Not all jurisdictions follow that rule though.
It is almost always within two weeks, unless the investigation involved a blood draw. The toxicology lab may take months to test a blood sample.
You should make... Read more »
Q: Received a voicemail saying there in a location order and a case # at my local court.
It was a local number but wanted me to call her back on a 1-855 number. She stated her name but not where she is from. She said it was an attempt to contact, and she is going to proceed to contact my supervisor to locate me on grounds. And the case # at my local court is going to be filed as public... Read more »
That number has too many digits, and the local court told you there is no record?
It's a scam. I would search Google for similar scams, that may ease your mind. You can always tell them to send you something in writing or ask where you can meet with someone in person, I'm sure they will... Read more »
Q: Are there ways you can get the results of a breath test excluded from a DUI trial?
There isn't any one answer for all cases, but there are certainly legal challenges that can sometimes result in suppression of the test result from evidence. You would need to go over the specific facts of your case with an experienced DUI lawyer to know if you have any legal defenses to fall back... Read more »
Q: Is it constitutional to require urine analysis upon demand prior to being found guilty?
Is it unconstitutional for a court to put stipulations upon a persons before they're found guilty by jury of their peers
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 P.3d 83, 89... Read more »
Q: How much is a DWLS 3? How do you go about quashing a warrant?
Different courts handle them differently. I have seen everything from $0 fine to over $900 in fines. If you can get relicensed, most courts will cut you a big break, maybe amend to a non criminal infraction or something similar to that.
You should call the court and ask their warrant quash... Read more »
Q: My wife was sexually assaulted and they charged him with indecent liberties incapable of consent. Can she sue him?
She is disabled and receives ssi. She suffers from PTSD as a result of being raped by her uncle and 2 other perpetrators.
Definitely. She should talk to a lawyer about what her financial damages might be and the best way to handle a potential suit against the perpetrators.
Q: What are the requirements to have my conviction appealed in Washington State?
Most important is there is generally a 30 day time limit from the date of sentencing to file notice of appeal. The court should have given you a sheet with appeal instructions, but if they didn't then call the court and ask the clerk. Or of course call the attorney who represented you in the case,... Read more »
Q: Do you have to answer police questions during a DUI stop?
"It is unlawful for any person while operating or in charge of any vehicle to refuse when requested by a police officer to give his or her name and address and the name and address of the owner of such vehicle, ... or to refuse upon demand of such police officer to produce his or her certificate of... Read more »
Q: How does an insurance company settle claims when their insured are both parties of an MVA? How do they "sue" themselves?
My friend was involved in a three car collision recently. She was rear-ended by a vehicle which slammed her car into the car ahead of hers. The same insurance company that insures my friend is the same insurance carrier for the individual's vehicle that slammed into her from behind. The vehicle... Read more »
It's handled by different divisions within the company normally. Happens all the time, but I understand what you are saying; it looks like a clear conflict.
Then of course if her carrier pays some of her medical bills, it can require compensation from the other driver's insurer; yes, the... Read more »
Q: Is it possible to get an exception for a DUI license suspension to get to school?
Almost always, but will normally require an ignition interlock be installed in your car.
Start here:
https://www.dol.wa.gov/driverslicense/iil.html
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