The 'Bad Apple' Affect
September 20, 2017
SQ Attorneys When talking with potential domestic violence defendants, they and their families often wonder why the government is so unreasonable to deal…
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You are Guaranteed the Assistance of Counsel
September 17, 2017
So you have been charged with a crime and now you are in need of an attorney? A criminal defendant's right to an attorney is found in the Sixth Amendment…
Read moreWhen is Self Defense OK?
September 13, 2017
SQ Attorneys When is it ok to assault another person? That may seem like an easy question to answer – never, right? Well not so fast there Henry. In the…
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Three Strikes and You Are Out!
September 10, 2017
The “three strikes” law has been implemented in many States, where in which a defendant with three violent felony convictions may be sentenced to life in…
Read moreDeferred Prosecution is not the Easy Out
September 8, 2017
SQ Attorneys Many folks often wonder when they - or a loved one - are facing a first time DUI if there is a ‘get out of jail free/ one bite at the apple’…
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Criminal Case Theory
September 5, 2017
Soon after a defendant explains his or her story to a criminal lawyer, they will probably collaborate with each other to come up with a strategy that will…
Read moreThwart the DV Impact
August 31, 2017
SQ Attorneys As all criminal defense attorneys know, domestic violence charges can impact anyone, regardless of whether you are male or female. Washington…
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Sentencing Procedures
August 28, 2017
Soon after a defendant has pled guilty or has been found guilty at trial, a Judge will decide on the appropriate punishment during the sentencing phase of…
Read moreChange is in the Air
August 22, 2017
SQ Attorneys Earlier this year the Washington State legislature made extensive changes to our Washington DUI statutes. The bulk of our impaired driving…
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Probation Ain't that Bad!!!!
August 21, 2017
Probation is the suspension of a jail sentence that allows a person convicted of a crime a chance to remain in the community, instead of going to jail.…
Read moreLandlords Beware
August 15, 2017
SQ Attorneys It is now official within the city limits of Seattle, landlords will soon be barred from excluding people with criminal records from renting…
Read moreWhat Happens on Appeal?
August 14, 2017
Each and every criminal defendant has certain constitutional rights, the most important being the right to have a jury of his or her own peers decide…
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