Questions tagged [washington]
Questions concerning the laws, criminal justice system, civil court procedures and related topics specific to the State of Washington, NOT Washington, DC. For questions pertaining to Washington DC use the "district-of-columbia" tag.
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Is it illegal to carry someone else's ID or credit card?
I was watching a video by RealWorldPolice about a high school student who was arrested for carrying a loaded gun into his school in Seattle, WA. Footage of the entire search, detainment, and arrest of ...
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Would a lifetime gym membership be subject to bankruptcy proceedings?
A person in the state of Washington purchases a gym membership that entitles them (and them alone) to visit the gym for the rest of their lifetime, in exchange for a single lump sum payment. A few ...
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Can a married couple be charged with a traffic infraction?
In the state of Washington USA, my daughter and son-in-law were joint recipients of a red light camera ticket. The law clearly states that the "operator of the motor vehicle" is responsible ...
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Is a thumbs-up emoji considered as legally binding agreement in the United States?
I read that a thumbs-up emoji considered as legally binding agreement in Canada. Is a thumbs-up emoji considered as legally binding agreement in the United States?
If state-specific, I am mostly ...
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Legality of online publishing of public records containing home addresses of large #'s of people?
Suppose that:
(1) a person living in Washington state receives a large number of documents from a public records request, each containing names and mailing addresses (for hundreds of thousands of ...
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Is self-defense allowed when there are objectively reasonable grounds but it is actually done subjectively for improper reasons?
Suppose that someone uses deadly self-defense in circumstances when it would have been objectively reasonable to do so (e.g., someone has a gun pointed at you and has threatened to shoot). But, the ...
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In Washington State, how much of a car can be replaced before it's legally not the same car?
Let's say you have a 1965 Thunderbird. You can't legally take the V.I.N. plate off the car, slap it on another car and say "this is my 1965 Thunderbird."
You can, however, take the rear bumper off ...
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How do you dispute a large bill for damages?
Suppose that a person T (for tenant) had a year ago rented an apartment that had some water damage due to a pipe bursting inside the building. There was a lot of back and forth between T and the ...
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Can a company officially decide to break the law since the penalty for breaking it is cheaper than following it?
For example imagine a company in Washington that needs a temporary building for its workers to live in during the summer. Instead of bothering with permits, they rapidly construct a dormitory for ...
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Am I legally obligated to get a driver's license after moving?
I recently moved from Arizona to Washington, and I had to get a Washington Driver's License to be able to register my car (the AZ registration was about to expire). However, pretending I didn't need ...
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In Washington: Is it legal to sell alcohol to someone without an ID who looks 90 years old, after asking to see their ID?
At the store I used to work at, if you ask for ID, the customer NEEDS to provide it. They could have grey hair, a cane, and even be verified as 21+ by someone else, and it still wouldn't matter. We ...
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If you are a state employee, what responsibility does your employer have to provide legal council when you are acting on its behalf?
This question came up during public records training at a public organization in Washington state, but I am interested in the general case. That said, I've provided the specific hypothetical about ...
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Limits on right to demand a jury?
Section 21 of the Washington State Constitution states:
The right of trial by jury shall remain inviolate, but the legislature may provide for a jury of any number less than twelve in courts not of ...
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How long must one wait before re-parking in the same time-limited parking spot in Seattle?
Many parking spots in Seattle are time-limited, e.g. 2 hours:
How long must one wait before re-parking in the such time-limited parking spots in Seattle (Washington state, United States)?
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Concerns with working as a Teenager
I am a 13 year old. I am wanting to work at my town's local book shop. I live in Washington, USA. I can't find any online documents regarding if I can or cannot work there.
According to official D.O.L....
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Default judgement on failure to respond to summons
In the case "Raising Cane's USA, LLC et al v. Twins Chicken Inc", Plaintiff delivers a summons and Defendant appears to never reply. After 3 months, Plaintiff voluntarily withdraws their ...
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In Washington state must a doctor report things that happened in the past?
Are Washington state's mandated reporting requirements triggered if a doctor discovers that their adult patient had been abused in the past? What if there are no longer any 'protected populations' at ...
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Is there precedent for double dipping after notice to vacate?
I gave my twenty day notice to our leasing company on the 11th, planning to be out on the 30th of April. They've stated that they must have received the notice no later than 00:00 (12AM) on the 10th ...
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What can I do if I signed an excessively restrictive contract?
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I was offered a "small work opportunity" to provide consulting for a company operated by someone I met locally.
They told me to sign some agreements, which I did.
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Illegal to renew cat's urinary food prescription if no yearly examination in WA State, USA?
My friend's cat had emergency bladder stone surgery a couple of years ago. They put the cat on prescription urinary food my friend ordered online. The vet is refusing to renew the prescription because ...
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How to handle Traffic Court ignoring basic rights
I requested a trial by jury in WA state for a traffic ticket (I know not a standard or suggested move as I understand, but I figured if I was going to court, I might as well have the satisfaction of ...
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Firearm transfer between CA and WA
I recently had a grandfather pass away and he left behind a beautiful Colt Trooper MK V .357. He lived in Santa Barbara, California and me and my dad are flying down there tomorrow to get some ...
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If I purchase an AR-15 in Washington and move to Utah, would I be able to bring the firearm?
I currently live in Washington state. I am planning on moving to Utah fairly soon. A friend of mine would like to sell me their AR-15 rifle. I can't find any information outlining the restrictions on ...
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Valid definition of "vagrant" per Washington state law
RCW 9.66.010 suggests that in "every place... [w]here vagrants resort... [e]very act unlawfully done and every omission to perform a duty, which act or omission [s]hall offend public decency"...
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Can a US employer hire someone as a salaried worker, require them to work long hours, and then fire?
I have a friend who began a job at a large firm as an auditor at the end of 2017. The nature of this work is that there are two seasons: a busy season (Q1 and part of Q2 of any given year) and a slow ...
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Can residential/custodial parent change our kids health insurance unilaterally?
We have a parenting plan that designates all health decisions as "jointly made." The other parent previously had our child on their employer insurance plan. They just changed jobs and hence insurance ...
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Does a freight train need to obey a stop sign?
If a rail line runs down the middle of the street, does the driver of the train need to obey street signs? For example, if I'm driving a freight train down this stretch of Whitman Street, do I need ...
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How close from a bus stop sign am I allowed to park my car in Washington state?
I wonder how close from a bus stop sign I am allowed to park my car in Washington state. If that depends on the city, I'm interested in Spokane. If that depends on the county, I'm interested in ...
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Is There a Default Position on Beverage Refills?
This question was inspired by a 2014 case in South Carolina, where a man named Christopher Lewis was given a $525 ticket (later reduced to a warning) for refilling a drink at a VA Medical Center.
In ...
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Do speed-limit signs on portable speed displays have legal force?
As a traffic-calming measure, the local police department will place portable "your speed is" radar units in various places. These have a display showing your current speed and, below it, an ...
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What types of recourse do I have against people who contact my employers about thing I have of Facebook?
I made a factual statement about mathematics on Facebook. A group of people took exception to what I said and decided that they would contact my employer because they thought it made me unfit to be a ...
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In WA state, can a landlord unilaterally impose a recurring fee to continue a lease on a month-to-month basis?
In the Washington state (outside of King county), assuming there is an existing month-to-month lease agreement, is there anything in the real estate law to prevent a landlord from imposing a recurring ...
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Can parents force their teenage children to get vaccinated?
The Los Angeles school district recently made the Covid vaccine mandatory for attendance. What’s special about the Covid vaccine is that it’s supposed to be given out not just to first graders (who ...
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Is recording a conversation with school officials on school property without consent legal in Washington State/Bellevue?
I have a student-administration meeting (voluntary) with a couple of other students and school administration. This meeting is being held over a walkout held recently within the school, and I would ...
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How much of this lease is actually binding?
Washington state, not Seattle.
I'll start by saying that the situation isn't ideal. It's an efficiency apartment in the basement of my girlfriend co-workers house. Prior to us living there the space ...
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Is there a statute requiring contractors to bill in a timely manner?
Let’s say that Bob has work done to his home. Some payments are made per the contract, but the final payment requires some adjustments to be made to account for changes agreed to during the project, ...
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Would I be liable for damage caused by a vehicle fault, if a mechanic has told me the fault doesn't exist?
Hypothetical situation: I notice my car's brakes are making funny noises, so I take the car to my mechanic to have it checked out. The mechanic inspects the car and informs me that the noise is ...
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Can I record a disciplinary hearing with school officials in WA state
My child is 12 and has a long documented disability. The (public) school district has not provided appropriate support and has even mislead me on qualifications of the paraeducator assigned to him. ...
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Street sign on the same pole: "Pay to park" and "No Stop". Which one applies before the pole, and which one applies after the pole?
I saw two street signs on the same pole, one is "Pay to park" and the other one is "No Stops": which one applies before the sign, and which one applies after the sign? Location: ...
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Job interview according to the laws of Washington State, USA
According to the laws of Washington State, USA;
1) Is it legal for a person to be asked their preferred pronouns during an candidate job interview?
2) Is it legal for a company to ask anything that ...
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What defines the responsibility of a shared/common wall/property in a town home?
I am looking to buy a home in Washington State, and many of the homes are town homes that share a common wall (or more). I want to better understand any risks with this type of arrangement.
My ...
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How would I get rid of a lawsuit that incorrectly names me as the defendant?
Somewhere on the Internet, there's an obscure business directory that has me incorrectly listed as the local Little League sports program. For the purposes of this question, assume the entry reads as ...
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Who owns security camera video of locations open to the public?
I once lost my wallet. I had a hunch that it might have fallen out of my pocket when I was pumping gas. I went back to the pumps and asked if I could see the security video around the time I was there,...
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Isn't it illegal to block wheelchair access to sidewalks with your vehicle?
I live in Federal Way, Washington State. Many of my neighbors continually park their vehicles, blocking wheelchair access to our sidewalks. I can't find the RCW for it, but I am positive that it is ...
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WA rules HOA and outdoor cats
Are HoAs in Washington state allowed to ban outdoor cats and restrict cat owners to keep cats indoors only?
Thank you
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In washington state can a landlord suddenly rescind an agreed rent renewal with no forewarning?
First section below is the detailed scenario of the requested relevant law(s), and below that is the questioning of the scenario's legality:
Abby has a lease that ends in May, and was offered a lease ...
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Prevailing party is partially successful and there is an agreement regarding attorney's fees [closed]
There is an agreement between two parties that in the event of a lawsuit to recover fees, the prevailing party is to be awarded attorney's fees. A lawsuit results in the plaintiff being awarded only ...
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Criminal transmission of COVID-19? Knowingly exposing vulnerable individuals
This is a related question. The difference here is that the other question is asking about criminal negligence; someone doing something without considering the harm it may cause. My question is about ...
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Can I get in trouble for unknowingly receiving and selling stolen property?
UNITED STATES: WASHINGTON STATE: PIERCE COUNTY: TACOMA CITY
My friend gifted me a bunch of useless crap, and I'm trying to sell garbage on offer up now. Can people get in trouble for unknowingly ...
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I was offered a job, but the contract concerns me
I have been offered a job, but while looking over the contract I found a paragraph that concerns me. I don't want to lose the right to any software that I write or develop outside of the company that ...
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