Can Your Seattle Ticket be Reduced?
As luck would have it for those financially challenged, the Seattle Municipal Court is now offering hearings for low-income people who cannot afford to pay ...
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Does Washington Follow the ‘Stand Your Ground’ Doctrine?
Under the law, we are generally allowed to defend ourselves when threatened by another person, but self-defense laws vary with each jurisdiction. For example, some ...
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What Cameras?
Bus lanes, bus lanes, bus lanes … avoid those bus lanes. In three Seattle corridors there will be a price to pay if one elects ...
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Can My Gun Rights Be Taken Away with a D.V. Case?
Victims of domestic violence are often times threatened by a perpetrator through the use of guns and other deadly weapons. The Lautenberg Amendment, known as ...
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What is Seattle’s High Utilizer Initiative?
The times are a-changin’ in Seattle, as the new Seattle City Attorney – Ann Davison – is getting down right aggressive coming out of the ...
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Is an Alcohol Assessment Required for My DUI?
Upon being charged with a Driving Under the Influence case, an alcohol evaluation could be required by the Court. Sometimes, as part of a suspended ...
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A Love Letter Ban? Not so Fast.
Although not on the topic of criminal defense, it is still a point of topical interest – a federal judge blocked Oregon’s ban on homebuyer ...
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What is a Theft in Washington ?
In the State of Washington, there is no difference between shoplifting and theft, unlike in some other states. Therefore, if you take something from a ...
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BAC Suppressed in Seattle?
SQ Attorneys On February 10, 2022, Seattle Municipal Court judges issued a ruling that suppresses BAC results due to methamphetamine contamination at the Washington State ...
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What is a Burglary in Washington?
In the State of Washington, the charge of burglary consists of the unauthorized breaking and entry into a building or occupied structure with the intent ...
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