Can the Passenger Drink ?
August 20, 2020
Anyone with a driver's license should know that drivers are not permitted to drive while under the influence of alcohol or other drugs. But a question…
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Youths' Rights Protected in Seattle
August 18, 2020
SQ Attorneys This week the Seattle City Council unanimously passed an ordinance that is intended to stop police from being able to deceive juveniles - the…
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Police Authority
August 10, 2020
Even though people in the United States are entitled to freedom from government intrusion, there is a limit to that privacy. Police officers are allowed,…
Read moreTo Defund, or Not
August 7, 2020
SQ Attorneys The Seattle City Council’s effort to defund the police is in full swing, and the SPD is fighting back by rolling out a new website meant to…
Read moreBoating Under the Influence
August 3, 2020
All states have driving under the influence (DUI) laws that were enacted to help keep drivers, passengers, and the community safe. Did you know that every…
Read moreToxic Time Leads to Shows' Demise
July 27, 2020
SQ Attorneys TV shows like “Cops” and “Live PD” have always been viewing generators. However, due to the current political/ social climate, channels like…
Read morePolice Procedures Upon an Arrest
July 27, 2020
When the police arrest someone, they take away that person's fundamental right to freedom. As a result, there are several procedures the police must…
Read moreIs Non-Violent Crime Policing a Thing of the Past?
July 24, 2020
SQ Attorneys Is law enforcement in Washington getting close to not enforcing non-violent crimes? That is what one Texas police association president is…
Read moreVehicle Searches
July 20, 2020
A common question attorneys are asked, is whether a police officer can legally search ones vehicle. Typically, the answer is yes. This is usually…
Read moreDiscrimination Not the Answer
July 18, 2020
SQ Attorneys It is no secret that the Seattle Police has been under fire for its handling of the recent Black Live’s Matter protests. So much so that even…
Read moreWhy It is Not Entrapment
July 13, 2020
Entrapment occurs when a government agent persuades or influences you to commit a crime that you otherwise would not have committed. Entrapment is a…
Read moreAnd the Beat Goes On
July 9, 2020
SQ Attorneys With all of the social strife going on around the United States today, it isn’t surprising that a contingent of Ford Motor Company Employees…
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