TOWtally Unconstitutional
October 22, 2019
lly SQ Attorneys Last week the Washington State Supreme Court elected to uphold citizen privacy rights and struck down "Hailey's Law" (RCW 46.55.360) as…
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Alternative Sentences
October 22, 2019
Sentences for a criminal conviction can take many forms, and a conviction doesn’t always mean a trip to jail or prison. Alternative sentences are…
Read moreWSP Going Green
October 14, 2019
SQ Attorneys ‘Go Green’ has been a big push in Washington State for years now, and at least one law enforcement agency is actively joining the movement.…
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Acts of Collusion that Can Result in Crime
October 8, 2019
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary defines collusion as "secret cooperation for an illegal or dishonest purpose.” According to Black's Law Dictionary, collusion…
Read moreSeattle Crime on the Clmb
October 7, 2019
SQ Attorneys It is no secret that the City of Seattle is having a heck of a time battling crime within its borders. In fact, a recent report commissioned…
Read moreOverview of Murder 2
October 6, 2019
Second degree murder is defined as intentional murder that lacks premeditation and is intended to only cause bodily harm while demonstrating an extreme…
Read moreIt is All in the Pose
October 6, 2019
SQ Attorneys Some people pose for photos. Others pose as something they are not, but perhaps wish they were. It should go without saying, but … the latter…
Read more107 - An Unlucky Number for SPD
September 25, 2019
SQAttorneys.com As tv shows like 20/20, 60 Minutes, 48 Hours and Dateline have all proven over the years - DNA solves cases, both recent and ‘cold’. Heck,…
Read moreFederal Child Pornography Laws
September 25, 2019
Federal and state laws make it a crime to produce, distribute, or even just possess pornographic materials that portray a minor (someone under the age of…
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The Right To A Speedy Trial
September 17, 2019
The Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees a criminal defendant the right to a speedy trial by an "impartial jury." This means that a…
Read moreThe Truth Will Set You Free
September 16, 2019
Juries and judges often base their verdicts, sentences, or other important decisions on sworn testimony and signed documents. Statements given under oath…
Read moreActing Goofy Not so Fun
September 16, 2019
SQ Attorneys There is no doubt that people do all sorts of goofy things when they are inebriated, that goes without saying. But calling 911 to report…
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