As the law Turns
Washington’s distracted driving bill is moving forward quickly. As you all know, we have been following the bill’s course. Last week both chambers of the ...
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Probationary Period
One of the most important jobs of a criminal defense lawyer is to ensure that a client avoids jail time at any cost. For many, ...
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Lakewood Police Drawing first Blood
Police officers in the City of Lakewood, Washington are now performing their own blood draws on suspected impaired drivers. Although other states have consistently permitted ...
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I’m in jail … Get me out!
Upon an arrest, typically the first question a person asks thenselves is how they can get out as quickly as possible. Several things must happen ...
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4 for Felony?
Earlier this month the State Senate unanimously passed SB 5037 which – if it becomes law – would make driving under the influence a felony ...
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Effective Assistance of Counsel
A criminal defendant’s right to an attorney is found in the Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which requires the “assistance of counsel” for the ...
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HB 1384 Passed
On Monday February 20, 2017, the Washington State House of Representative passed HB 1384. HB 1384 is a measure that protects victims of sexual assault. The ...
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Oldest Profession in the world: Prostitution
SQ Attorneys represents people charged with all sorts of criminal charges. From DUI’s, to assault charges, to sex crimes like prostitution. Sometimes called “the oldest ...
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House Bill1371/ Senate Bill 5289 in the Books
As is well known by now, not only is texting and driving against the law in Washington State, but so is holding a cell phone ...
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New Bias/Hate Crimes Dashboard Unveiled
Always seemingly on the cutting edge of policing, the Seattle Police Department (the “SPD“) recently launched a Bias/Hate Crime Data dashboard, which is, of course, timely ...
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