Public records request. Most police agencies have a form on their website you can use to make the request.

Typically not. Although while the case is under investigation, the police can keep evidence to themselves. Once the investigation is complete and the case is either filed in court or not, then in almost every case that video would become accessible to virtually anyone who asked. Different rules may... View More

Well Washington doesn't work on a point system, so you don't have to worry about that (although it is a similar system, where too many moving violations in certain time period can result in a suspension of your license).

But if you were insured at the time and have proof, that... View More

Good questions.

Can you have a copy of the discovery from your file? There is actually a law that severely limits your lawyer's ability to just give you a copy of your file. It may be possible, but may require some redactions. Ask your lawyer about your particular case. You can also... View More

You should definitely call the court (and your lawyer) and find out what options exist. Most courts are offering video conference as an option. Even if they aren't doing that, there may well be exceptions in place for someone in higher risk environments like yours.

If you already have a lawyer, no on one here can ethically offer much advice, and certainly wouldn't do anything to interrupt the attorney / client relationship. That doesn't mean you can't call another lawyer and ask for a second opinion of course, that is very common.

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First off, I am terribly sorry to hear that. You rightly have questions that need more response than this format can provide, so I'd be happy to talk to you about them.

Some basics: The potential Driving While Suspended charge would never be filed up front. The state needs to review... View More

Sure you can, if you can demonstrate that he or she is responsible for the damage. If you are interested in small claims court, here is a link to the Kitsap District Court's information page about small claims:

https://www.kitsapgov.com/dc/Pages/SMALL-CLAIMS-FORMS-AND-INFORMATION.aspx

Violation of the Governor's order is a gross misdemeanor, so a person can be arrested for it. Does "he" have the right to jail people? No, that is not the function of his office. But local law enforcement anywhere in the state can enforce the statute.

Since it only went in... View More

Well, it depends somewhat on which emergency powers you mean. But for what Governor Inslee has done in Washington, the answer is "the governor may impose them for such times, upon such conditions, with such exceptions and in such areas of this state he or she from time to time deems... View More

Sorry, minor errors like that won't result in dismissal. Judges give police wide latitude in spelling errors, wrong checked box, etc.

I would definitely confer with a lawyer first. Confirm that your understanding of the SOL is correct before you go and confess to a crime.

It might also be prudent to have an attorney be your intermediary. Maybe you could have your apology delivered without identifying yourself?

It depends on the crime. Crimes of different seriousness have different "statutes of limitations". They are listed here:

https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=9A.04.080

If you have insurance that would cover it, you could make a claim through them.

If not, you have some options. If he doesn't pay, you can report him to the DOL for an uninsured accident, and they have the power to suspend his license if he doesn't compensate you. Also, if he left... View More

There aren't specifically financial assistance programs for criminal defendants, largely because public defenders are available for indigent defendants.

If you don't qualify for that, then maybe it's just a matter of talking to multiple attorneys until you find one that you... View More

Talk to an attorney first. That attorney is almost surely going to advise you not to return the call at all. The lawyer can talk to the investigator for you in some cases. But in your statement to an investigator, you may inadvertently say something that gets interpreted as incriminating. If you... View More

If he doesn't have any prior history, it's probably just the misdemeanor of "Communicating with a Minor for Immoral Purposes". Can carry jail, but doesn't necessarily. Does include requirement to register as a sex offender.

If he does have prior criminal history,... View More

There is no legal requirement that you be pulled over, or that the infraction be issued at the time of the incident. Only that the offense occurred in the officer's presence or that he or she has reasonable cause to believe that it was committed.

RCW 7.80.050

Notice of... View More

$250 is the 'base fine'. A number of statutes add costs and assessments on to the base fine of any infraction (or criminal) fine.

The most significant is RCW 3.62.090, Public safety and education assessment. This adds 70% of the base, or about $175. The second PSEA assessment is... View More

In all likelihood, you don't need a lawyer for that final hearing. You have a right to be represented, but that is a right you can waive. Every court handles these things a little bit differently, but you should not be penalized because your lawyer is no longer in practice. Your situation is... View More