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2 Answers | Asked in Divorce, Personal Injury and Criminal Law for Washington on
Q: My husband burnt down our home on July 11th and I would like to divorce him . He is in jail for first degree arson
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answered on Aug 16, 2017

There is nothing to stop you. You can have the papers served to your husband if he is in custody. I am not sure your post has a specific question. In most counties there is a Family Law Facilitator with whom you can make an appointment. They will outline the process. Or, you can hire an... View More

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Q: Was charged with a DUI in 2006 I live out of state how do I resolve it

Shortly after I got in a wreck and suffered a tbi and after a coma I was released from the hospital and went home to ga having no memory of the DUI went to get my motorcycle permit and was informed I cannot due to a DUI conviction in 2008 and since have had medical reasons to wait so long how do I... View More

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answered on Aug 11, 2017

Contact Washington Department of Licensing. Ask the them the reason for the hold on your license. It is likely due to a warrant being issued on the DUI case from the court in which it was filed. Your license could also be held up due to an administrative suspension that was imposed by DOL. That... View More

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Q: Due to drinking I only remember bits and pieces of the assault, can I be charged for not remembering everything?

I do have a black eye though.

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answered on Jul 26, 2017

You can be charged if someone has personal knowledge of the incident. This can be the person who hit you or some random dude on the street. Your memory will not matter much to law enforcement who are investigating it. Since you don't remember everything it would be a good idea for you not... View More

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Q: What can be done when a judge decides to make an example of a first time offender with no criminal history?

The defendant plead guilty to speeding to try and get away from a police officer pursuit, at speeds of 80mph with a moment of 110mph on a country road of 40-50mph speed limits. It ended with no one injured, but small damage to both cars. They have no criminal history. There were no drugs or alcohol... View More

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answered on Jul 26, 2017

A judge is able to sentence someone to a "standard range" of time in custody. This range depends on the type of charge and a person's criminal history. Each case is different and it is up to the defense lawyer to show why your case is different, or not, and not be made into an... View More

1 Answer | Asked in DUI / DWI for Washington on
Q: If an officer wants me to take a field sobriety test, can I insist on having my lawyer present?
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answered on Jul 26, 2017

You can try and request this but the officer is under no obligation to do it. Most likely, you will be told that is not mandatory and you can either do the tests now or it will be taken as a refusal. That refusal, of course, can later be used against you at trial as proof that you thought you... View More

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Q: in the state of Washington can a field sobriety test be refused
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answered on Jul 26, 2017

Yes. The Field Sobriety Tests (FSTs) are voluntary. The prosecution can, however, argue that the fact the FST was refused is due to the fact the driver did not want to take them because they would fail. This is called "concsciousness of guilt." Since the FSTs are difficult to complete... View More

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