Legal Question in Criminal Law in Washington

bailjumping

After being late for my pretrial confrence.I had to get a warrent quash although a warrent had not been issued yet it was still procedure.after the quash hearing is it necassarry for the state to ask for an appeal in order to charge with bail jumping Cr2.2 washington state criminal rules


Asked on 3/31/06, 10:01 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
James J. White, attorney Law Offices of Smith & White, PLLC

Re: bailjumping

I'm sorry to hear you are having trouble on your case. It is not necessary for the prosecutor to appeal to add the charge of bail jumping. If they have facts sufficient in their knowledge to swear out a declaration alleging the charge they merely submit that to the judge to add the new charge. However, I would be surprised that the prosecutor would have sufficient knowledge that you bailjumped. Ask your attorney to seek to dismiss the charge via Knapstad motion. If you need further information please contact me directly.

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Answered on 4/01/06, 11:23 am


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