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1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law, Gov & Administrative Law and Government Contracts for Washington on
Q: Is it legal to film public employees doing or not doing there jobs.

Is it legal to film government employees working or not working? For instance, a park employee sitting in the truck for hours, a utilities employee at Starbucks for hours.

Brad S Kane
Brad S Kane
answered on Jun 2, 2022

Yes, you can take video of public employees in public spaces as long as you are not trespassing to do so. Please note that you cannot record audio without all parties consent, unless they are in a situation where there is no reasonable expectation of privacy.

1 Answer | Asked in Appeals / Appellate Law, Civil Rights and Gov & Administrative Law for Washington on
Q: Hello, it is Illegal to file an appeal with the State, if you have concrete evidence that you should have...

never even Filed one in the first place? Would this be considered a fraudulent appeal?

Thanks

Charles William Michaels
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Charles William Michaels
answered on Jun 15, 2021

I don't have the required information to answer this question. An "appeal with the State"? And "concrete evidence that you should never even filed one in the first place"? The question makes no sense to me. And I don't know any procedure for a "fraudulent... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Gov & Administrative Law and Health Care Law for Washington on
Q: so if Inslee continues to call this and emergency does this mean he can keep doing this forever?

also does he have the right to jail and fine people for not complying with his wishes? and if so why are so many officers of the law refusing to enforce his mandates? thank you for responding

Stan Glisson
Stan Glisson
answered on Jun 26, 2020

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...
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1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law, Gov & Administrative Law and Social Security for Washington on
Q: Who is entitled to the stimulus check?

A couple days ago my husband was arrested and will most likely be doing prison time.

We are separated (not legally) and filed married filing jointly for 2019.

When the 1200 for him comes with the stimulus check, am I legally entitled to keeping it?

The reason I ask this... View More

Bruce Alexander Minnick
Bruce Alexander Minnick
answered on Apr 9, 2020

This is not a legal question. This is a serious family control question--the answer to which will be answered by the two people affected: you and your husband.

I will ask you a question to give you a large hint as to the answer: If your husband was awarded the Medal of Honor for bravery...
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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Gov & Administrative Law for Washington on
Q: Would a criminal history from 25-30 years ago prevent a person from taking the bar.All related to drug addiction

Felony malicious mischief, lying to the police, dui, glue sniffing, various other crimes all within a few years time 1994. Then a dui in 2003.Rehabilitation then nothing more than 2 speeding tickets from 03-2019. Graduated with honors BS Paralegal Studies and become a top athlete. Plan on attending... View More

Stan Glisson
Stan Glisson
answered on Oct 25, 2019

Not automatically. The bar association has rules regarding character and fitness:

http://www.courts.wa.gov/court_rules/?fa=court_rules.list&group=ga&set=APR

Look specifically at rule 21 to start.

Here is a real life example of someone who did it:...
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1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law and Gov & Administrative Law for Washington on
Q: I have already applied for permanent residency through my spouse. Do I renew my DACA?

I hold a DACA status that expired last year. I'm assuming my work permit also expired. I didn't renew for 3 reasons: (1) My husband is an active military who applied for my residency a couple months before my DACA status expired. (2) I'm in grad school and was busy and without the... View More

Hector E. Quiroga
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Hector E. Quiroga
answered on Apr 2, 2019

There are two reasons why you might want to renew DACA:

1. So you can work; and

2. To avoid accruing unlawful presence.

If you don’t need to work, or if you applied for work authorization as part of your adjustment application, and if unlawful presence isn’t an issue...
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1 Answer | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law and Government Contracts for Washington on
Q: Can I go on vacation to the states without parental consent if I’m 18 and on diplomatic status for my dad?

I’m looking to go on vacation for a few days back to the states from Canada where I am here for my fathers job and possess a diplomatic passport, yet I’m 18? Is this ok for me to do or do I need to have consent from my parents.

Ali Shahrestani,
Ali Shahrestani,
answered on Jan 24, 2019

You may be best served by speaking with an immigration attorney in Canada. In the USA, an 18 year old is considered an adult and is free to travel as such. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. I... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law for Washington on
Q: How can I spend some time Im jail without a crime in Washington state
Ali Shahrestani,
Ali Shahrestani,
answered on Dec 26, 2018

You can be charged with a crime and temporarily held in jail pending your arraignment, for example. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my... View More

1 Answer | Asked in DUI / DWI and Gov & Administrative Law for Washington on
Q: It's been two years since my first offense dui, how much longer till I can visit Canada
William C. Head
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answered on Aug 6, 2017

Canada considers you ineligible to enter them country. You must go through a lawyer in that country, and file for permission.

Don't commit a crime,and possibly get convicted.

1 Answer | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law for Washington on
Q: When was Washington State's RCW 48.17.597 first initiated into law and when was it revised?
Ken Chan
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answered on Mar 17, 2017

Passed in 2007 with an effective date of July 1, 2009. See http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2007-08/Pdf/Bills/Session%20Laws/Senate/5715-S.SL.pdf

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce, Gov & Administrative Law and Military Law for Washington on
Q: I'm in the Army and just got a divorce. When am I allowed to get married again? Is there a military law covering this?

I have heard a rumor about waiting three months and wondered if it was true.

Patrick Korody
Patrick Korody
answered on Feb 3, 2017

No wait time. You can get married immediately. You just have to make sure your personnel folks are kept in the loop about the divorce and remarriage. Problems arise if the military thinks you are married to two people at the same time.

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