Search and Seizure Laws
March 21, 2019
A police officer conducting a traffic stop may search your vehicle and seize evidence without a warrant under certain conditions. The Fourth Amendment to…
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St. Patty Day DUI Results
March 19, 2019
SQ Attorneys The St. Patrick’s Day weekend is over. But perhaps not for some. According to the latest numbers, there were 94 DUI arrests in-and-around…
Read moreWhat will be the Impact of SPD hiring Bonuses
March 13, 2019
SQ Attorneys Recently, the Seattle City Council resoundingly passed legislation for SPD hiring bonuses. The intent of the new legislation is to entice:…
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Manufacturing and Cultivating Drugs
March 13, 2019
Cultivating or manufacturing illegal drugs, such as methamphetamine or marijuana, is illegal under federal and state laws (with limited exceptions for…
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The Juvenile Process
March 9, 2019
The procedure of the juvenile court system is different from the adult system. For example, after committing an offense, juveniles are "detained" rather…
Read moreEfforts to Curb Recidivism
March 1, 2019
SQ Attorneys There has been a recent uprising in the Seattle business community to stamp out the recidivism rate of crime in the City. Earlier this week…
Read moreEmployment Background Checks and DUI
February 26, 2019
Drinking and driving can have any number of unfortunate consequences, not least of which is the court summons and potential criminal liability related to…
Read moreA Change in Timing with DOL
February 25, 2019
SQ Attorneys When stopped and cited for a DUI with a BAC over a .o8 or with 5.00 nng THC, a driver faces losing his driving privilege for at least 90…
Read moreThe Ignition Interlock Device Requirement
February 18, 2019
Ignition interlock devices (hereinafter “IID”) are instruments designed to prevent someone from operating a vehicle when the device finds alcohol on the…
Read morePoor Decisions lead to Consequences
February 15, 2019
SQ Attorneys As it sometimes happens in and around our glorious and beautiful Northwest communities, a person (whether it be a man or a woman) seems to…
Read moreBelow .08 can be DUI
February 12, 2019
SQ Attorneys Many people get confused about what a .08 really means when facing a Seattle DUI. It is really pretty simple, actually. The government has at…
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Attorney Fees and Agreements
February 11, 2019
Once you've decided to hire an attorney, it's important that you review any agreements before signing on. Usually, an attorney will have a representation…
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