Will SPD staffing Shortages Impact City Crime?
The City of Seattle has elected to offer hiring bonuses to prospective employees of the Seattle Police Department and 911 dispatch in order to address ...
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How will OCA’s Audit Impact SMC Probation?
Recently the Office of the City Auditor (‘OCA‘) reviewed the Seattle Municipal Court (‘SMC‘) Probation Department, which was developed to be a post-adjudication jail alternative. ...
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Will Reduced Troopers Impact Traffic Violations?
Get vaccinated or lose their job – that was the decision many members of the Washington State Patrol (‘WSP‘) had to make. Well, as of ...
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Pull Over for the Police?
When the red and blues go on … do yourself a favor and pull over. Getting cited is definitely a better option than being shot, ...
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Does WSP have a Diversity Issue?
A Seattle Times editorial came out this week regarding diversity issues within the ranks of the Washington State Patrol (the “WSP”). The editorial, in short, ...
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How do I get a Police Report?
As we meet with new clients each and every day, we at SQ Attorneys hear a common question: “How do I get a copy of ...
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Who can get Arrested?
Like so many other types of crimes, a DUI suspect does not have to actually be witnessed committing a crime. In other words, officers can ...
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Why Clemency?
Recently it was reported that President Joe Biden is looking into clemency for certain non-violent prisoners. What is clemency? Clemency is the process by which ...
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DUI Lawyers – Is it Easy to Get Arrested for DUI
According to RCW 46.61.502, the elements of a DUI in Washington State are: (1) driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor, marijuana, or any ...
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Criminal Lawyers – How Do You get Caught for Hit & Run?
Washington State Hit and Run penalties can be found under RCW 46.52.020. The short and skinny of our hit and run law(s)? If you hit ...
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