Hearsay, Hearsay, Hearsay ....
December 12, 2017
Today we will discuss a well-known rule of evidence called “hearsay.” Many have heard about it, and have a general understanding of what it may be, but…
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A Scary Tale Indeed
December 11, 2017
SQ Attorneys The stigma of domestic violence is quite real and quite impactful. It can cause the loss of home, job, family and friends. This is so because…
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Get a Lawyer!
December 11, 2017
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…
Read moreIID and Drugs?
December 4, 2017
SQ Attorneys When a person is convicted of DUI, he is required to only drive vehicles outfitted with an ignition interlock device (which is a device that…
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Appellate Rights
December 3, 2017
The right to a trial by jury is the most fundamental constitutional right a criminal defendant is granted. Upon a conviction after a jury trial, a…
Read moreEmphasis Patrols are Back
November 27, 2017
SQ Attorneys Although the Thanksgiving holiday has come and gone … there are more holiday festivities right around the corner, as we all well know. And in…
Read moreHELP! Bail Me Out ... Please
November 27, 2017
When a defendant gets arrested and is taken to jail, typically their first concern is how they can get out as quickly as possible. Several things must…
Read moreIs The Drugalyzer Imminent?
November 21, 2017
SQ Attorneys Soon enough, Washington State may not just have breath testing for alcohol in DUI cases. Washington may eventually have testing for Marijuana…
Read moreOverview: Criminal Law
November 16, 2017
Today, we here at SQ Attorneys would like to provide an overview of what criminal law is? Criminal law refers to federal and state laws that make certain…
Read moreWrite it Down!
November 14, 2017
SQ Attorneys One of the first things we at SQ Attorneys have our clients do when they meet with us - do what the officer did - write everything about the…
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Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity
November 9, 2017
What is an insanity defense is, and how do courts determine whether a defendant falls within the parameters of being legally insane? A defendant charged…
Read moreDUI = a Loss of License
November 6, 2017
SQ Attorneys As any seasoned Seattle DUI lawyer will tell you, it should come as no surprise that being cited for DUI in Washington State can impact one’s…
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