They are watching. But who is ‘they’? The City of Seattle, that’s who. Last week Seattle introduced camera monitoring for illegal dumping. It is part of a newly instituted pilot program. So if you plan to rid yourself of tires, boats, vehicles or appliances, best do it at one of the City’s transfer stations (a.k.a dumps), not at places like the 7100 block of Detroit Avenue Southwest, which has become a huge dumping hot spot. The camera at this location has been active since March 3rd. Video footage from the camera is reviewed every three days and the city plans to track down anyone caught dumping by linking them with their license plate. This is so because the current camera technology doesn’t use facial image recognition. Violations for illegal dumping are not currently criminal, and usually violations only include cleaning fees, restitution and community service. But if the pilot program is unsuccessful, will illegal dumping become a crime? Doubtful, but you never know.
If you or a loved one is in a bind because 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.
