Unconstitutional Racial Bias in Jury Selection?
December 5, 2022
SQ Attorneys The Washington Supreme Court has become an institutional leader in seeking to eliminate unconstitutional racial bias in our jury selection…
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DUI Patrol During the Holidays?
December 4, 2022
The holidays have arrived and DUI patrol is out in full force. Facing a charge of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol (DUI) or driving while…
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Changes to Washington's Protection Order Laws?
November 29, 2022
SQ Attorneys In July of this year major changes in our civil protection order laws took effect. The laws that pertain to protection orders can now be…
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How Does Bail Work?
November 27, 2022
Bail reform has been a hot political issue the last few election cycles. Supporters of cash bail bonds say they provide assurance that defendants will…
Read moreStricter Gun Laws?
November 22, 2022
SQ Attorneys Criminal Defense Lawyers - Oregon voters recently approved one of the strictest gun control laws in the nation. The measure is now being…
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What Happens to a Minor that Shoplifts?
November 20, 2022
Statistics around the United States show the majority of shoplifting incidents involved minors. It may seem like shoplifting is a minor infraction and no…
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What is Required for Gun Storage in Seattle
November 16, 2022
SQ Attorneys Criminal Defense AttorneysGun violence has been a lightning rod issue for many years now. As a consequence, the government has continually…
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What are the laws regarding underage drinking?
November 13, 2022
Each and every state have a legal drinking age of 21 years of age.In the1980s, the federal government passed a law forcing states that wanted federal…
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When Can I vacate a Washington Felony
November 10, 2022
SQ Attorneys Inquiring minds want to know when a felony can be vacated. In Washington State one need look no further than RCW 9.94A.640. That statute…
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What is Self-Defense?
November 6, 2022
The affirmative defense called of self-defense is often brought it in assault cases in criminal law . As a general rule, you have the legal right to use…
Read moreFreedom of the Press Lives on?
October 31, 2022
SQ Attorneys A victory for the freedom of press - which is the right to publish and disseminate information, thoughts, and opinions without restraint or…
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How Can I Get a Restraining Order?
October 30, 2022
In the State of Washington a restraining order or sometimes known as a protection order, is a legal document issued by a judge to protect the health and…
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