What Cameras?
March 21, 2022
SQ Attorneys Bus lanes, bus lanes, bus lanes … avoid those bus lanes. In three Seattle corridors there will be a price to pay if one elects to enter the…
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Can My Gun Rights Be Taken Away with a D.V. Case?
March 20, 2022
Victims of domestic violence are often times threatened by a perpetrator through the use of guns and other deadly weapons. The Lautenberg Amendment, known…
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What is Seattle's High Utilizer Initiative?
March 16, 2022
SQ Attorneys The times are a-changin’ in Seattle, as the new Seattle City Attorney - Ann Davison - is getting down right aggressive coming out of the…
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Is an Alcohol Assessment Required for My DUI?
March 9, 2022
Upon being charged with a Driving Under the Influence case, an alcohol evaluation could be required by the Court. Sometimes, as part of a suspended…
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A Love Letter Ban? Not so Fast.
March 8, 2022
SQ Attorneys Although not on the topic of criminal defense, it is still a point of topical interest – a federal judge blocked Oregon’s ban on homebuyer…
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What is a Theft in Washington ?
March 6, 2022
In the State of Washington, there is no difference between shoplifting and theft, unlike in some other states. Therefore, if you take something from a…
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BAC Suppressed in Seattle?
February 28, 2022
SQ Attorneys On February 10, 2022, Seattle Municipal Court judges issued a ruling that suppresses BAC results due to methamphetamine contamination at the…
Read moreWhat is a Burglary in Washington?
February 27, 2022
In the State of Washington, the charge of burglary consists of the unauthorized breaking and entry into a building or occupied structure with the intent…
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What may Constitute Domestic Violence?
February 21, 2022
SQ Attorneys Domestic violence can come in many forms. The Washington State Supreme Court confirmed that last week when it unanimously ruled that animal…
Read moreWhat are the Different Types of Orders of Protection?
February 20, 2022
Domestic violence is one of the more common criminal charges that one can be charged with. Once a defendant is charged with a domestic violence…
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Did Another Bill Die in the Senate?
February 16, 2022
SQ Attorneys Senate Bill 5843 isn’t moving forward. It died in the Senate. SB 5843 would have created a gross misdemeanor penalty for elected officials or…
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Can a Judge Reject a Plea Agreement?
February 13, 2022
Criminal cases can be resolved in many different ways. In most criminal cases, defendants choose to enter in to a plea agreement. In a plea bargain, a…
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