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I am a disabled woman whose motorhome (where i live) is parked outside of xxx K Street, Hoquiam, Washington. The City of Hoquiam has violated my rights by pressing charges against the property owner of the address, that my motorhome is parked outside of on a public street, they have threatened him... View More 
answered on Oct 6, 2024
I'm sorry for your ordeal. As my colleague mentions, legal aid could be a starting point, and also exploring whether your status makes you eligible for protections under disability laws. Good luck
She assumed there was drugs being smoked but that was not the case at all.
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answered on Jun 29, 2024
The legality of a hotel manager entering your room depends on several factors:
1. Hotel policies: Most hotels have policies allowing staff to enter rooms for specific reasons, which guests typically agree to when booking.
2. Reasonable suspicion: If there's a legitimate concern... View More
I signed a SOC that listed the municipality incorrectly. I'm trying to attack the SOC. Shouldn't the court need juristriction to approve the SOC.
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answered on May 19, 2024
If you were charged for a domestic violence incident that happened outside of the municipality, and the Stipulation of Compromise (SOC) lists the incorrect municipality, you have grounds to challenge it. The court needs proper jurisdiction to approve and enforce legal agreements, including an SOC.... View More
City of Medina paid tow company directly who is their partner for impounds but they were ordered to pay me. Do they still owe me?
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answered on Mar 22, 2024
If the city was ordered to pay you directly as part of the impound case, and they instead paid the tow company, then technically, they may still owe you the amount specified in the order. The payment to the tow company does not fulfill the order to pay you directly unless specified by the court or... View More
Since leaving my county of residence over a month ago and traveling several hundreds of miles for a family emergency to a county in a different state the local LEA has filed charges with the court of limited jurisdiction alleging I violated animal control statutes and committed acts of harassment... View More
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answered on Feb 3, 2024
The prosecutor can file charges without notice to the accused person and then you have to participate in all aspects of the court process (namely, hearings). Even when someone is arrested and let go or they go to jail for a night and no charges are filed, they might be unpleasantly surprised down... View More
answered on Feb 22, 2024
A Washington real estate/land use attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for four weeks. You could enjoy many activities on 100 acres of land. But you'd still need to comply with environmental, zoning, public health, and other public rules and regulations, as well as not... View More
If shelters accommodate both men and women and aren't subjected to background checks do they need locks or night lashes on the doors of our individual units? If there's no guards no security cameras and men can walk up into any room that they want even though that there are rules stating... View More
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answered on Dec 25, 2023
In Washington State, the specific legal requirements for shelters, especially regarding safety features like locks or night latches, can vary based on local regulations and the nature of the shelter. Generally, shelters are expected to provide a safe environment for all residents, and this could... View More
I was issued a ticket in klickitat county for burning during a burn ban but the address on the ticket is the wrong address is it grounds for dismissal?
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answered on Jul 28, 2023
When contesting a ticket, the accuracy and validity of the information contained on the ticket can be crucial. If the address is incorrect, it could raise questions about the validity of the citation and whether the law enforcement officer had sufficient evidence to issue the ticket in the first... View More
I tried to put the plate on he said no go ahead and get back in the car.he then questioned me about the car and upon questioning found out the car was valid but held me there still because he said he thinks there was more to it. Should he have been able to even continue asking me questions or... View More
answered on May 7, 2023
Like anyone else, a police officer is free to ask whatever questions he wants.
But…and this is very important…in almost every situation, you have no obligation to answer.
I received a letter from our HOA stating they are changing their enforcement policy on Trailers and RVs to include requiring a permit from them with parking time limits, etc. Not having a permit or exceeding those limits will result in a fine. This includes on the public streets. The HOA does not... View More
answered on Feb 18, 2022
My recommendation is that you hire a real estate of HOA attorney to provide you a legal opinion on this issue---assuming the legal opinion is in your favor, then I would provide a copy of the legal opinion to the HOA and its Board.
answered on Nov 14, 2019
There are a couple of possibilities, but a lawyer would have to look at the ticket to answer for sure. Could be an error by the citing officer. There are jurisdictions that 'share' a court, when one town doesn't want to maintain its own court. I have never heard of them being in... View More
(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... View More
answered on Jan 17, 2019
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... View More
After hours was walking bike path which is allowed on city rcw after park hours was in car to leave police came got ticket never asked us why we were there. On ticket he wrote wrong year of the car also in his official statement. Can it be dropped for that reason. It's a jury trial officer is... View More
answered on Oct 26, 2017
Why on earth are you doing a jury trial pro se? No, the errors on the citation aren't going to get you a dismissal. No, you do not NEED to subpoena the officer, unless you really want him to be there. I can't imagine the city can put on their case without him, so they will subpoena him.
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