Legal Question in Criminal Law in Washington

Juvenile posession of controlled substance class 3 felony charge

My son (and us as parents) have been served a notice and summons to appear in court. The notice and summons are dated 8 calendar days prior to the hearing, and we received it five calendar days prior. Is this a lawful amount of notice? If not, what can we do about it?


Asked on 8/09/08, 2:35 pm

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Jahnis Abelite ABELITE LAW OFFICES, P.S.

Re: Juvenile posession of controlled substance class 3 felony charge

It is enough time unlike a civil summons that has to be served 20 days before a default can be taken or a civil motion or criminal motion that has to be served at least 6 court days before a hearing. You should get a lawyer quickly as you already know the court date and you should meet with the lawyer well before that date to discuss the case and your son's legal options. Good Luck!

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Answered on 8/11/08, 9:23 am


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