Will my Deferred Prosecution be Revoked in Snohomish County or the Surrounding Areas?

Recent Results:

Assault in the 4th Degree - Domestic Violence - "NOT GUILTY" at trial

DUI - evidence suppressed, case dismissed

Felony drug possession - reduced to gross misdemeanor, no jail

Assault in the 4th Degree - Domestic Violence and Interfering with Reporting Domestic Violence - "NOT GUILTY" at trial

DUI - resolved as infraction

Second Degree Assault (Felony) - "NOT GUILTY" at trial

Theft/Shoplifting - Dismissed

Trespassing - Dismissed

Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia - Dismissed

DUI with .19 BAC- resolved as Negligent Driving; to be dismissed after a year

Hit and Run Attended - Dismissed

Manufacture of a Controlled Substance (Felony) - reduced to gross misdemeanor, no jail

Assault in the 4th Degree - Domestic Violence - Dismissed

Rendering Criminal Assistance - Dismissed

Malicious Mischief (Domestic Violence) - Reduced to Disorderly Conduct; No Jail, firearm rights retained

Assault in the Fourth Degree - Domestic Violence - No Contact Order dropped, Case Dismissed

Hit and Run Unattended - Dismissed

Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia - Dismissed

Theft in the Third Degree - Dismissed

Negligent Driving in the First Degree - reduced to simple traffic infraction

Reckless Driving - Reduced to simple traffic infraction; no license suspension

Assault in the Fourth Degree - Domestic Violence; Original offer 60 days jail; result in Disorderly Conduct, no jail.

DUI - Dismissed and refiled as Negligent Driving - no jail, no license suspension

Assault in the Fourth Degree - Dismissed on Compromise of Misdemeanor

Furnishing Liquor to Minors - Dismissed

No Contact Order dropped

Felony Drug Possession - resolved as gross misdemeanor; no jail and no treatment

Federal Drug Possession - Dismissed

Driving with Suspended License - Dismissed

Theft in the Third Degree - Dismissed

Possession of Drug Paraphernalia - Dismissed

Assault in the Fourth Degree - Domestic Violence - Dismissed

Two counts of assault with a firearm - one day jail; case to be dismissed after 12 months probation.

Probation Review Hearing - New Criminal Charges - No Action by Court

Client's Third DUI - resolved as Negligent Driving

Frequently Asked Questions about Alleged Criminal Violations in Arlington, Edmonds, Everett, Lake Stevens, Lynnwood, Marysville, Monroe and the rest of Snohomish County, Washington

I am on a Deferred Prosecution, and I got a new criminal charge. Will my Deferred get revoked?

The court that entered the deferred prosecution will likely hold a hearing to determine whether the Deferred should be revoked. Revocation depends on a few factors. If the new charge is a conviction of a “similar offense” like another DUI (or perhaps a Negligent Driving in the First Degree), revocation is mandatory, and the Judge is required to enter a finding of “guilty” and move to sentencing.
For other charges, revocation is discretionary, but fairly likely without good legal representation. If the new charge can be reduced or dismissed (or beaten at trial), a knowledgeable attorney may be able to save the Deferred and prevent a conviction and sentence. Doing so is possible, even if the new charges involve driving with a suspened license or without an ignition interlock device. If a conviction has already occurred, the attorney will have less options, but may be able to still prevent revocation. Of significant importance is how you are doing in your treatment program, if there have been any lapses, and whether other terms of the deferred prosecution are being followed.

Whatever your situation, it is highly important to contact an attorney knowledgeable in this area immediately. The sooner an attorney is aware of your situation, the more time he or she has to protect you. The Deferred Prosecution is of great benefit, and most people who are on a Deferred are looking at significant jail time if it is revoked, often 30-45 days at a minimum, depending on prior history. Many judges in Snohomish County, including the District Courts and Municipal Courts, take revocation very seriously and do not hesitate to impose more than the mandatory minimum upon revocation and conviction.

If you are on Deferred Prosecution and are at risk for having it revoked, call Ashbach Law Offices, LLC at (360) 659-4950 today for a free consultation. We have successfully represented many clients in preventing Deferred revocation.

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The Ashbach Law Offices, LLC criminal defense practice focuses on DUI – Driving Under the Influence, Reckless Driving, Negligent Driving, Driving with a Suspended License, Hit and Run, Assault, Domestic Violence, Drug Possession (including marijuana),and Paraphernalia Possession, Malicious Mischief, Public Disturbances like Disorderly Conduct, Theft, No-Contact Orders, Harassment, Probation Violation Hearings, as well as speeding tickets.
We defend our clients in all of Snohomish County and Skagit County, as well as North King County. These counties include the following cities in Washington: Anacortes, Arlington, Brier, Burlington, Concrete, Darrington, Edmonds, Everett, Gold Bar, Granite Falls, Index, La Conner, Lake Stevens, Lynnwood, Marysville, Mill Creek, Monroe, Mount Vernon, Mukilteo, Sedro Woolley, Snohomish, Stanwood, Sultan, Woodway.
These cities include the following courts in Washington: Anacortes Municipal Court, Burlington Municipal Court, Cascade District Court, Edmonds Municipal Court, Everett District Court, Everett Municipal Court, Evergreen District Court, Lynnwood Municipal Court, Marysville Municipal Court, Mount Vernon Municipal Court, Sedro Woolley Municipal Court, Skagit County District Court, Skagit County Superior Court, Snohomish County District Court, Snohomish County Superior Court , South District Court.

We also now have an office located at 2520 Colby Ave, Suite 117, Everett, WA 98208.

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“Not guilty” – Local juries

“Good brief. We’ll dismiss your case.” – Local prosecutor

“Such a result would not have been possible without your attorney’s assistance.” - Local court judge

“Defense motion granted. Case dismissed” – Local court judge

“Your client was very fortunate to have such a dedicated and thorough attorney” – Local prosecutor

“For the record, excellent briefing and oral argument” – Local court judge

"Evidence suppressed. Case dismissed." Local court judge

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"Brian Ashbach represented me in my criminal case and I can’t tell you how pleased I am with the results. I had a very challenging case and was amazed when it was dismissed. Brian was very dependable and conscientious of my situation and exceeded my expectations. I would definitely recommend his services to others. "

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More Recent Results:

Assault in the Fourth Degree - Domestic Violence - amended to Disorderly Conduct and to be dismissed in twelve months

Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia - Dismissed

Assault in the Fourth Degree - Domestic Violence - Dismissed.

Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia - Dismissed

Malicious Mischief Third Degree - Domestic Violence - to be dismissed after 12 months; no treatment

Felony Drug Possession - Resolved as misdemeanor, no jail, no treatment

Theft in the Third Degree - Shoplifting - to be dismissed in 12 months

Client's Second DUI - resolved as Negligent Driving

Shoplifting - Dismissed

Negligent Driving Second Degree - Dismissed

Theft - Dismissed

Assault in the Fourth Degree - Domestic Violence - Dismissed at arraignment upon legal argument

Shoplifting - Dismissed

Possession of Dangerous Weapon - Evidence suppressed, case dismissed

Prostitution Charges - Dismissed

Failure to Comply with Police - Dismissed

First Degree Robbery - Resolved as Theft

Reckless Driving - No Conviction

Driving with Suspended Licence - No Conviction

Possession of Drug Paraphernalia - Dismissed

Reckless Driving - No Conviction

Trespassing - No Conviction

Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Dismissed
Assault in the Fourth Degree – Domestic Violence – To be dismissed; no contact order dropped; no jail
Assault in the Fourth Degree – Reduced to Disorderly Conduct; no contact order dropped; no jail
Possession of Marijuana – Dismissed
Violation of No Contact Order – Dismissed
Possession of Marijuana – Dismissed
Driving with Suspended License – no conviction; no jail
DUI – Reduced to Negligent Driving
Assault in the Fourth Degree – Domestic Violence – Dismissed; no contact order dropped; no jail
DUI – Reduced to Negligent Driving