Legal Question in Criminal Law in Washington

Egging of house

My son has recently be accused of egging a teachers house. There is no actual proof except for what another teacher saying he overheard my son bragging about it in his class a week later. This occurred 6-7 wks ago and this is the 1st time I have heard about it. We are just now getting a restraining order in relation to this (against both my son and I). We are assuming the order is just coming to light because of a fight my son was recently involved in. I know that 1 day (of 2)that the egging occured, we were out of town and no police report was filed. How should I handle this at the hearing? shouldnt this have been brought to light earlier when the incident actually happened? what legal grounds do I have as a parent? and rights do my son and I have in this hearing?


Asked on 5/27/08, 6:01 pm

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

Re: Egging of house

I am sorry to hear of your situation. Something to keep in mind is that a restraining (protection) order is not a criminal charge and will have no lasting impact on your son. The last thing you want to do is go to that hearing and allow your son to make statements that may be the basis of a criminal charge (which could have a lasting impact).

You have the right to hire an attorney to assist you at the hearing. If you do not wish for the restraining order to be in place this is what you should do. Contact me directly if you'd like further assistance.

At your service,

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Answered on 5/27/08, 8:55 pm


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