Legal Question in Criminal Law in Washington

CA teaching job and possible pending WA charge

Hi, I was arrested several months ago at a political protest in Washington state. I am currently applying for a teaching job in California, and the application asks if I have any ''pending charges.'' I have not yet been charged after this arrest. Should I put the expected charges on the application anyways (the police stated on the record that they planned to charge all arrested with ''pedestrian interference'' and ''resisting arrest'')?


Asked on 3/31/08, 4:46 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

James J. White, attorney Law Offices of Smith & White, PLLC

Re: CA teaching job and possible pending WA charge

The charging decision is up to the prosecutor and not the police officer so I'd put "No pending charges."

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Answered on 3/31/08, 10:49 pm


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