Do I Qualify for a Court-Appointed Lawyer?
February 7, 2017
If you have been charged with a criminal offense and you lack the financial means to hire legal representation, you may be entitled to a court-appointed…
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I Am About To Be Sentenced
February 6, 2017
The sentencing phase in a criminal case usually occurs soon after a defendant pleads guilty to a crime or is convicted after a jury trial has concluded.…
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Amnesty not the Only Answer?
January 30, 2017
Earlier this month new California legislation was proposed that would forbid courts from suspending a person's driver’s license simply because that person…
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Criminal Trial Process
January 30, 2017
This past week, SQ Attorneys prepared for trial on a criminal assault 4th degree domestic violence charge. The Constitution guarantees a right to a trial…
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Lights, Camera ... Action!
January 24, 2017
In following up with one of our recent posts about Seattle Police Officer ('SPD') body cameras, we at SQ Attorneys note that SPD has now officially begun…
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Drug Charges in the Criminal Justice System
January 23, 2017
Drug offenses are some of the most common criminal charges filed within the criminal justice system. The Federal and State drug possession laws make it a…
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Distracted Driving About to Encompass more Acts
January 18, 2017
On Tuesday January 17, 2017, a House bill was filed that would, among other things, make it illegal to hold a smart phone, tablet, or other communications…
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Pretrial Procedure
January 16, 2017
Every day, the media reports on big high profile criminal trials that make for great TV drama. We watch movies and TV shows depicting intense, exaggerated…
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Say Cheese!
January 10, 2017
The Seattle Police Department (the “SPD”) is now closer than ever to using body cameras while enforcing city, state and federal laws. Many folks seem to…
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Sentencing After Guilty Conviction
January 9, 2017
Judge will decide on the appropriate punishment during the sentencing phase of a criminal case after a defendant has pled guilty or has been found guilty…
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Tragedy Serves as a Reminder
January 6, 2017
In reflecting upon the fatal hit-and-run tragedy that took place near Green Lake on Sunday evening (see January 6, 2017 Seattle Times article: ‘Hit-run…
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What is Probation??
January 3, 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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