How Will New Sheriff Change Policing in King County?
November 16, 2021
SQ Attorneys Earlier this week King County Executive Dow Constantine announced the commencement of a nationwide search for our next King County sheriff.…
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Criminal Attorney - What the Heck Is Homicide by Abuse!!??
November 8, 2021
The state of Washington has a very narrow category of homicide that is age-specific. Known as "homicide by abuse," a person can commit this crime when,…
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Will SPD staffing Shortages Impact City Crime?
November 8, 2021
SQ Attorneys The City of Seattle has elected to offer hiring bonuses to prospective employees of the Seattle Police Department and 911 dispatch in order…
Read moreCriminal Lawyer - How Do I Get Out of Jail?
November 8, 2021
Upon an arrest in the State of Washington, there is probably just one thing going through your head, which is getting out! This is generally accomplished…
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How will OCA's Audit Impact SMC Probation?
November 2, 2021
SQ Attorneys Recently the Office of the City Auditor ('OCA') reviewed the Seattle Municipal Court ('SMC') Probation Department, which was developed to be…
Read moreCriminal Lawyer - Criminal Background for Juvenile Defendants
October 27, 2021
When juveniles commit crimes, whether it's shoplifting or assault and battery, their cases are typically heard in juvenile court, where the emphasis is on…
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Will Reduced Troopers Impact Traffic Violations?
October 25, 2021
SQ Attorneys Get vaccinated or lose their job - that was the decision many members of the Washington State Patrol ('WSP') had to make. Well, as of a week…
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Criminal Lawyer - What is Money Laundering?
October 18, 2021
In the United States, a number of laws have been passed in order to prevent and punish money laundering activities. These laws were initially intended for…
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Pull Over for the Police?
October 18, 2021
SQ Attorneys When the red and blues go on … do yourself a favor and pull over. Getting cited is definitely a better option than being shot, which is what…
Read moreCriminal Lawyer - Cocaine Possession in Washington
October 18, 2021
Cocaine is an illegal drug in all states, with separate charges for possession, sale, and trafficking. Washington cocaine laws are similar to those in…
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Does WSP have a Diversity Issue?
October 11, 2021
SQ Attorneys A Seattle Times editorial came out this week regarding diversity issues within the ranks of the Washington State Patrol (the “WSP”). The…
Read moreCriminal Lawyer - Is Corporal Punishment Allowed in Washington?
October 7, 2021
Often times, we here at SQ Attorneys may receive a phone call from a parent inquiring about whether corporal punishment is allowed in Washington. Corporal…
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