Five Down to Four
May 1, 2017
SQ ATTORNEYS Well that didn’t take long. Another law change in the DUI sector. In April, the Washington State legislature approved a measure that would…
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Crime and Punishment
May 1, 2017
After a criminal defendant is convicted or pleads guilty, a judge will decide on the appropriate punishment during the sentencing phase of a criminal…
Read moreTether at your Own Risk
April 24, 2017
SQ Attorneys You tie up or tether a dog in Washington State and you could soon be facing a hefty penalty. Currently, Washington doesn’t have animal…
Read moreThreats Against the President
April 24, 2017
With the United States Presidential elections now a distant memory, many are satisfied with the results, while others are not. Throughout the United…
Read moreThe Gov't Calls the Shots in DV Matters
April 17, 2017
Domestic violence in the State of Washington can be virtually any criminal act committed by a "family or household member" against another, including, but…
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How Can I Get Out of Jail?
April 17, 2017
Upon an arrest, the very first question the arrestee will ask is how he or she can get out of jail expeditiously. Several things must happen before a jail…
Read moreDUI Equals Impound of Your Car
April 13, 2017
SQ Attorneys Several years back, the landscape of vehicle impounds in Washington State DUI arrests had a seismic shift. Prior to July 22, 2011, law…
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The Death Penalty
April 10, 2017
In June 2003 Governor George Ryan of Illinois stirred controversy when he commuted the death sentences of 167 inmates to life imprisonment. Ryan said he…
Read moreDistracted Driving Patrols Out in Force
April 7, 2017
SQ Attorneys It has been a hot topic in the local news lately - distracted driving. There has been a consistent effort by all branches of the government…
Read moreJail v. Probation
April 4, 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.…
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Jury Nullifcation Explained
March 27, 2017
A trial by jury is a guaranteed right that all defendants have in the United States. That jury is comprised of average citizens from all walks of life…
Read moreApril = no Studded Tires!
March 25, 2017
SQ Attorneys Spring has arrived, and the sun is not far behind. In like kind, the snow is retreating, and studded tires will soon follow. Drivers have…
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