Do I Have to Disclose that My Record has Been Expunged?
August 4, 2024
When a criminal record has been expunged or vacated, in most situations, a person does not have to disclose their previous record in situations like…
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Why Was I in Jail Before My Trial?
July 28, 2024
Even though a person accused of a crime may have been arrest, it does not mean a crime has been committed. Each defendant is innocent until proven guilty,…
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What is Malicious Mischief?
July 26, 2024
SQ Attorneys In Washington State there are three classifications of malicious mischief. These classifications are separated by the dollar value of…
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What is Senate Bill 5427?
July 22, 2024
SQ Attorneys It has been said that Washington State consistently ranks as having a hefty per capita rate of hate crime in the United States. In fact, only…
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What Happens After I Am Arrested?
July 21, 2024
In the United States, upon an arrest and filing of criminal charges, each and every defendant is deemed innocent until proven guilty. The majority of…
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What is Negligent Driving?
July 16, 2024
SQ Attorneys In Washington state there are two degrees of Negligent Driving. First degree Negligent Driving occurs when a person operates a motor vehicle…
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What Is A Drug Crime?
July 15, 2024
Drug crimes exist in both federal and state laws in each and every state. State and local prosecutors file most drug cases. Federal drug charges range…
Read moreWhat is Accomplice Liability?
July 12, 2024
SQ Attorneys What happens when you help or simply, in some way, participate with another in committing a crime in Washington State? RCW 9A.08.020 provides…
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New travel restrictions for Dogs
May 13, 2024
There are now new CDC rules in place for those who travel abroad with their dog; the new rules take effect Aug. 1, 2024. All dogs coming into the U.S.…
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What Are the New Changes in the Marijuana Laws?
May 12, 2024
The Biden Administration recently announced that the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will move to reclassify marijuana from Schedule I to…
Read moreA Change in the DUI Law?
May 6, 2024
SQ Attorneys On January 1, 2026, a new section to RCW 46.61 will take effect. The section pertains to law enforcement being able to obtain oral fluids in…
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Can I Appeal My Plea Bargain?
May 5, 2024
The majority of criminal cases are resolved short of trial due to a plea bargain. When entering a guilty or no contest plea, you effectively give up your…
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