Marijuana law jeopardizes all pot prosecutions
May 6, 2013
Prosecutors and crime lab scientists say a little-noticed provision in Washington's new law legalizing recreational marijuana has jeopardized their…
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Seattle Traffic Initiative Moving Forward
May 5, 2013
As most folks are probably now aware, two grandparents were recently killed, and a mother and her 11 day old baby were severely injured due to an alleged…
Read moreRecent DUI's Highlight Problems
May 2, 2013
As the push continues for tougher DUI laws, two recent cases are drawing attention to repeat offenders. On Tuesday, Puyallup police say they got a repeat…
Read moreAge Verification on the Horizon ... Beware Young Ones
May 2, 2013
In Washington State it is unlawful for any person under the age of twenty-one years to possess, consume, or otherwise acquire any liquor. A violation of…
Read moreWhy Can't my DV Case just be Dismissed?
April 28, 2013
We at SQ Attorneys are often asked by potential clients: (1) why prosecutors simply don’t understand that what someone may allege is not necessarily the…
Read moreTragedies Lead to Potential Changes in State DUI Laws
April 24, 2013
The new effort to combat drunk driving in our state is getting the fast track at the Capitol. Gov. Jay Inslee wants tougher penalties and more use of…
Read moreThe Ever Changing Landscape of Washington DUI Law
April 21, 2013
According to the Washington State Patrol, there are about 40,000 DUI arrests a year, half made by the patrol, the other half by local law enforcement…
Read moreTo Infringe or not to Infringe on our 5th Amendment Rights, That is the Question
April 14, 2013
On April 17, 2013 the United States Supreme Court will take up the question of whether prosecutors may use in their case-in-chief a defendant’s silence…
Read moreStricter Laws Forthcoming?
April 6, 2013
Are even tougher DUI laws on the way? Most likely the answer is, “yes”. After two March DUI related fatalities that involved grandparents, a mother and an…
Read moreJail Overcrowding and DUI
March 24, 2013
Undoubtedly, the infamous 44 year old R&B singer Bobby Brown is glad that he is a resident of the State of California. This is because he has been…
Read moreShamrock This, DUI That
March 16, 2013
St. Patrick’s Day usually equals lots of green shamrock fun. Good music, fun dancing and quality green beer. Something not so enjoyable, however, are…
Read moreHouse Bill 1651 Moves On
March 10, 2013
Seattle criminal defense attorneys are on notice that on Wednesday a bill was approved by the state House (“House Bill 1651”) that would allow the sealing…
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