King County jail restrictions are now lifted. As a direct consequence, the Seattle police can now again book people into King County jail for lower-level offenses, such as criminal trespass, driving on a suspended license, reckless driving, malicious mischief, theft 3, property destruction and the like. For the past four years, the Seattle Police were not permitted to book folks into jail for minor crimes. Now officers have the discretion to determine if someone is a threat to public safety if they are arrested for lower-level criminal acts. The thought is that this return to discretionary bookings will encourage a higher level of accountability. Time will tell what the impact of ‘more arrests’ will have on public safety and defendant accountability.
If you or a loved one is in a bind as a result of a criminal charge, immediately contact a Seattle Criminal Attorney. A Criminal lawyer is not going to judge you and understands that everyone makes mistakes. Hiring a Seattle Criminal Lawyer to help can – at a minimum – reduce penalties and can help direct people on how to best deal with their criminal charge, and many times even get them dismissed. So, it should go without saying that someone cited for a misdemeanor or felony should hire a qualified Seattle Criminal Lawyer as soon as possible. Criminal charges can cause havoc on a person’s personal and professional life. Anyone charged with a crime in Washington State should immediately seek the assistance of a seasoned Seattle Criminal Lawyer. SQ Attorneys can be reached at (425) 359-3791 and/or (206) 441-0900.
