Probative/ Prejudicial – Evidence Rules
In criminal trials although some evidence may be relevant it may also be unfairly prejudicial. If the evidence is deemed more prejudicial than probative, the ...
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SPD – DV
The Seattle Police, as opposed to some other law enforcement agencies, have taken an extra step in combating domestic violence. They have literally dedicated an ...
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Field Tests and Marijuana DUI’s
Now that Marijuana DUI’s are a bit more prevalent in Washington these days, a thought for defense attorneys to ponder is the value of field ...
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DV and NCO – Often Hand and Hand
It is virtually a guarantee that when someone is charged with a domestic violence related crime a no contact order will be put in place. ...
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Check Point Reality or Fantasy
Are DUI Check Points becoming closer to reality in Washington State? Well, last month an impromptu discussion on the topic arose during a presentation to ...
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Consequences of a DV Conviction
A domestic violence conviction in the State of Washington can, and often does, result in a myriad of onerous penalties. Convictions for domestic violence often ...
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Wheels of Justice -Vroom, Vroom
In Washington State folks cited for DUI often are not charged and don’t have to go to court for days, weeks or even months after ...
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Truth [Un]conveyed
In criminal trials, witnesses (including victims and defendants) often provide testimony to the court that the judge and jury consider. When witnesses testify, they do ...
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Washington DUI Consequences
An often asked question of SQ attorneys is: ‘What are the main consequences a person faces when convicted for DUI’? Many folks are surprised to ...
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Continuing Basis for Increased Emphasis
As noted again and again in our blog posts, legislatures, law enforcement prosecutors and the judiciary are bullish on DUI crackdowns. Year after year our ...
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