Right to Counsel - 6th Amendment
April 30, 2018
A criminal defendant's right to an attorney is found in the Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which requires the "assistance of counsel" for the…
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Hearsay Rule Explained
April 20, 2018
One of the most common objections used in a criminal trial is the rule against hearsay. The rule against hearsay is complex and full of exceptions.…
Read moreA Cannabis Culture Holiday
April 20, 2018
SQ Attorneys It is April 20, 2018, and that means one thing – “4/20”, a cannabis culture holiday of sorts, is upon us. It hasn’t gone unnoticed by law…
Read moreRights - Know Them, Exercise Them
April 16, 2018
SQ Attorneys Certainly no one ever wants to have an encounter with a police officer when his red and blue lights are flashing. These are pretty colors to…
Read moreA Defendant's Right to a Trial by Jury
April 16, 2018
One of the most important constitutional rights a defendant has is the right to have a jury of his or her own peers decide whether they are guilty or…
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DNA Evidence Explained
April 11, 2018
The attorneys at SQ Attorneys handle a broad range of cases from simple misdemeanor offenses to serious felony matters. DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid)…
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Probative/ Prejudicial - Evidence Rules
April 11, 2018
SQ Attorneys In criminal trials although some evidence may be relevant it may also be unfairly prejudicial. If the evidence is deemed more prejudicial…
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Probation Instead of Jail
April 5, 2018
So you have just been placed on probation? Has your lawyer advised you on what probation is and what will be required of you? Probation is the suspension…
Read moreField Tests and Marijuana DUI's
March 27, 2018
SQ Attorneys Now that Marijuana DUI’s are a bit more prevalent in Washington these days, a thought for defense attorneys to ponder is the value of field…
Read moreProbation Requirements Explained
March 23, 2018
So you have just pled guilty and are being sentenced to probation. Has your lawyer advised you on what probation is and what will be required of you?…
Read moreDV and NCO - Often Hand and Hand
March 21, 2018
SQ Attorneys It is virtually a guarantee that when someone is charged with a domestic violence related crime a no contact order will be put in place. The…
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