I would contact a criminal defense lawyer who practices near the courthouse where the conviction was entered. They can tell you if your particular case is eligible to be expunged, and how the process works.

If you are eligible, it can normally be done in less than a month.

That sounds right, the four month requirement would apply to someone in that situation. It's too bad you got wrong information from them in 2015, but based on what you have said I would expect you to have the four month requirement. I can't say for sure without looking at your history and... View More

If you went to the courthouse and paid the ticket, there is no reason anything would ever be sent to your house by the court. However, DOL will likely mail you a warning letter for having an infraction appear on your record.

Plus, your intermediate license will get revoked if you get two... View More

A year is certainly a long delay, but it is legal and not unheard of. I would definitely consult with a defense lawyer prior to the court date. Good luck.

If there was a call made to 911, that information can be tracked down. If you have substantial injuries and need financial compensation, then it is worth contacting a lawyer to investigate. There may be reason to pursue criminal charges as well, which a lawyer could certainly help you with.

Probably. The five years can get extended in certain circumstances, so someone would have to look at the court docket to confirm that they closed their jurisdiction.

If you didn't have probation violations, and never missed court dates, then it should have closed five years from the... View More

Most felonies are three years.

http://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=9A.04.080

Different courts unfortunately sometimes use the term differently.

There is a statute (RCW 3.66.067) that allows district or municipal court judges to 'defer' a sentence. That means that even if there is a guilty plea, at the end of probation the judge can allow the defendant to... View More

If you were 18 at the time, then the only restriction that results from that should be payment of fines. They probably went to collections, so you would have to contact the court and find out how to pay them. Once the fines are taken care of, you are probably clear to apply for a license.... View More

Yes, if the police believe that you did.

You should talk to a lawyer immediately, and do not answer any questions from police until you have spoken to a lawyer. If you don't contact one on your own, let the police know that you want to talk to a lawyer before you answer any questions at all.

The amount certainly could result in a felony charge. There are ways to avoid conviction, I would talk to a criminal defense attorney in the county where it happened right away. You might want to have someone 'on retainer', so that if the police call you to investigate you can refer them... View More

They can write a ticket and mail it to you, that does happen. But it's very rare. If he didn't write it then, that probably means he isn't going to.

But no, no warning necessary. I would make sure your address is correct with DOL to make sure that if he does send you a... View More

You should talk to a personal injury lawyer's office right away.

A lawyer could determine quickly if there is any coverage available, whether from the other driver, the owner of the car, or your own policy. It is always best to talk to a lawyer quickly so they can help you deal with... View More

Sure you can fight it. School zone tickets are obviously expensive, as are violations for no license. It makes a huge difference if you just left your license at home, as opposed to not having a license.

You should really talk to a lawyer who practices in this area of the law in the county... View More

First or second degree? A first is probably eligible to vacate off your record (if it didn't start out as a DUI), but I don't know of any way to get rid of a second degree.

Depends on the 'level' of suspension. Second and third degree suspensions don't have mandatory jail or fines, but first degree has mandatory jail.

While a person is on DUI probation, the law requires a 30 day jail sanction for driving suspended in any degree. If you are able... View More

The answer changes a lot, depending on the breath / blood level, facts of the case (passengers, crash, dangerous driving), and what jurisdiction you are in. To get an accurate answer, talk to a DUI lawyer who works in the town where you were arrested.

If there were more than one count, each counts against the others as points. So for example, if a defendant pleads guilty to three separate felony counts in one case, her offender score is 2.

She will have to contest the ticket. In most jurisdictions, she can sign an affidavit that she was not the driver and the ticket will be dismissed. Check the court's website, she may even be able to do that by mail without making a personal appearance. If you have questions, call the court... View More

Sure, there may still be probable cause to believe the crime was committed, and therefore to charge it as long as the prosecutor has a good faith belief that they can prove the case.

For trial purposes, even if the witness is not available (for any reason), there may be other ways to get... View More