Criminal Law Insights

Plain-English guidance on Washington DUI, criminal, and traffic law — updated regularly by our attorneys.

Give me a 'T' for Terry

November 11, 2020

SQ Attorneys Many folks wonder aloud to SQ Attorneys - What in the pray tell is a “Terry stop”? To that end, here is the answer. In short, it is a…

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Juvenile Background Checks

November 10, 2020

When children 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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No Place is Immune

November 4, 2020

SQ Attorneys In Washington state work release facilities serve as a bridge between a 24 hour a day jail sentence, and being allowed to have time to work…

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What's in a Definition?

October 30, 2020

SQ Attorneys The Seattle City Council recently proposed legislation that would allow for the dismissal of some poverty related misdemeanor crimes. The…

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Do I have a right to a lawyer??

October 25, 2020

Each defendant is entitled to represent themselves, if they wish, in criminal proceedings. However, lawyers have long said that anyone who chooses to…

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Acronym Acrimony

October 20, 2020

SQ Attorneys Is the Caution Against Racial and Exploitative Non-Emergencies Act (otherwise known as, “CAREN”) legislation about to become law in San…

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ACLU Challenges Unpaid Ticket Law

October 14, 2020

SQ Attorneys Last week the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) took a big step in protecting Washington citizens by challenging the state’s practice of…

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Murder Murder Murder

October 11, 2020

Hopefully you will never have to deal with a murder allegation in your lifetime. We hear about murder trials and charges each day. There are several…

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Legislative Change Afoot?

October 6, 2020

SQ Attorneys Under Washington Law officers can only be decertified under a very narrow set of circumstances. Often the process drags on for years and…

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