DV Awareness Front and Center
July 7, 2015
The Women’s World Cup is – as they say - in the books. What a phenomenal victory and stellar performance by the US Women’s National Team. And with such…
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Kentucky Man Turns Himself in After Drving Drunk
June 29, 2015
Authorities say a man drove under the influence of alcohol to a small-town Kentucky police station, where he requested that officers arrest…
Read moreWarrants still in Vogue
June 26, 2015
This past Monday the US Supreme Court’s more liberal members, acting as the court’s majority, ruled that law enforcement is not carte blanche allowed to…
Read moreWatch for those Pesky Aggravators
June 24, 2015
In Washington, DUI penalties can increase if a person’s DUI arrest includes one of many aggravating factors. Typically, a first-time DUI conviction in…
Read moreGot Deferred?
June 9, 2015
We here at SQ Attorneys often get asked if someone can ‘defer’ a DUI. What the question is inquiring about is whether a DUI can be dismissed by way of a…
Read moreSupremes Rule by not Ruling?
June 4, 2015
On Monday the United States Supreme Court sent out a loud and clear message. The Supremes rejected Arizona’s appeal of a law that would have denied bail…
Read moreState's Official New Liquor and Cannabis Board
May 26, 2015
Big changes are coming to the state Liquor Control Board, including a name change.The same law that will change the Liquor Control Board's name July 24 to…
Read moreAnother Crackdown in Seattle
May 25, 2015
Another crime crackdown is in the works in the City of Seattle. Seattle is out to squelch hate crimes by stepping up its efforts to reduce malicious…
Read moreBase Fines Increase in July
May 19, 2015
We all know all too well that getting a traffic ticket proverbially hurts. And now the sting just got a bit more painful. Effective July 1, 2015, base…
Read moreOregon Police May Retire Pot-Sniffing Dogs for Being to Good
May 18, 2015
The two drug-sniffing canines that work for Medford police could face early retirement because they are too good at detecting marijuana, which will become…
Read moreVP Biden's call for Heigtened Awareness Undoubtedly Increases the number of Criminal Complaints Filed
May 11, 2015
Like DUI's, domestic violence is getting a ton of exposure over this past year. The latest hyperbole of exposure in Seattle revolves around the Seattle…
Read moreNo Duty to Retreat Alive and Well
May 6, 2015
In another case of ‘stand your ground’ precedent, two Utah men who fatally shot would-be criminals over the weekend are not expected to face criminal…
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