DUI's, CPS and the Law
December 28, 2016
DUI’s are no doubt serious, but getting a DUI with a minor under the age of 16 in the vehicle is even more serious. Not only do the punitive consequences…
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Plain-English guidance on Washington DUI, criminal, and traffic law — updated regularly by our attorneys.
Going to Trial
December 26, 2016
Coming up with a defense strategy is not as simple as telling the truth in a way that shows the defendant's innocence. Instead, it will involve weighing…
Read moreThe Deterrence Effect
December 20, 2016
As is becoming seemingly clearer by the day, DUI’s are a real ‘hot button’ in Washington State; the State of Washington is uber serious about reducing…
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Can I Get a Criminal Charge Off My Record?
December 19, 2016
Whether or not a person is eligible for expungement will usually depend on a number of factors, which includes: 1) the amount of time that has passed…
Read moreMandated Arrest and RCW 10.31.100
December 14, 2016
What many unassuming folks seem to be invariably shocked to find out is that, pursuant to RCW 10.31.100(2)(c), police officers responding to an incident…
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Appeals and Writs
December 6, 2016
Appeals judges generally defer to trial court findings, particularly findings of fact as opposed to matters of law. Courts rarely overturn lower court…
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Your Right To An Attorney
December 4, 2016
The defense attorney's role is of paramount importance in almost every criminal case. While specific duties of an attorney vary depending on the nature of…
Read moreDrivers' License Suspension Leads to Blow-and-Go
November 30, 2016
When dealing with the consequences of a Washington state DUI what a layman may not quite understand is that part of any DUI sentence is the absolute…
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Sentencing Alternatives
November 23, 2016
Every day in courts throughout the United States, defendants are sentenced to crimes. Many times the defendant will be sentenced to jail or prison, and…
Read moreBenefits of a Plea Deal
November 21, 2016
We at SQ Attorneys have often been asked, ‘why would a prosecutor cut a plea deal on my case; why don’t I just plead guilty and get this over with?’…
Read moreThe Role of The Lawyer
November 21, 2016
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…
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