Are officers’ tactics of using deceptive measures to get confessions going to soon be a thing of the past in Washington State? Some lawmakers are angling for just that. House Bill 1062 aims to make defendant’s statements inadmissible in court if police use deceptive tactics during interrogations to get those statements. Interestingly, nine other states have already passed such measures, but have limited it to juvenile cases, only. The thought in Washington is eliminating deceptive tactics would: (1) keep innocent people out of jail, and (2) instill trust between the public and law enforcement. It is believed that current interrogation tactics encourage bias and leave people vulnerable to the power imbalances between law enforcement and citizens. House Bill 1062 aims to quash this problem and ensure that the right people are convicted for their wrong choices.
If you or a loved one is in a bind as a result of a criminal charge, immediately contact a Seattle Criminal Attorney. A Criminal lawyer is not going to judge you and understands that everyone makes mistakes. Hiring a Seattle Criminal Lawyer to help can – at a minimum – reduce penalties and can help direct people on how to best deal with their criminal charge, and many times even get them dismissed. So, it should go without saying that someone cited for a misdemeanor or felony should hire a qualified Seattle Criminal Lawyer as soon as possible. Criminal charges can cause havoc on a person’s personal and professional life. Anyone charged with a crime in Washington State should immediately seek the assistance of a seasoned Seattle Criminal Lawyer. SQ Attorneys can be reached at (425) 359-3791 and/or (206) 441-0900.
