Washington DUI, criminal defense, and traffic law insights from SQ Attorneys.https://sqattorneys.com/en-ushttps://sqattorneys.com/exceeding-lawful-authority/https://sqattorneys.com/exceeding-lawful-authority/Did the Mill Creek Police go too far in chasing down a teenager? A recent lawsuit claims yes. The lawsuit specifically alleges that police exceeded their…Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:21:29 GMThttps://sqattorneys.com/what-is-reasonable-suspicion/https://sqattorneys.com/what-is-reasonable-suspicion/One of the most important principles in criminal law is the concept known as “reasonable suspicion.” An officer with reasonable suspicion that a crime has…Sun, 14 Jun 2026 16:03:13 GMThttps://sqattorneys.com/what-is-coercive-control/https://sqattorneys.com/what-is-coercive-control/Well, a recent Washington case cemented Washington’s law recognizing coercive control as pretty much a single basis for issuing a domestic violence…Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:49:53 GMThttps://sqattorneys.com/are-local-governments-changing-the-laws-for-the-world-cup/https://sqattorneys.com/are-local-governments-changing-the-laws-for-the-world-cup/With the World Cup a week away, the spotlight is no longer just on the stadiums, but also on how each city is rewriting the rules of the game off the…Sun, 07 Jun 2026 16:48:57 GMThttps://sqattorneys.com/vacating-a-conviction-in-washington/https://sqattorneys.com/vacating-a-conviction-in-washington/Being labeled a criminal can impact many aspects of a person’s life, including employment opportunities, housing applications, and professional licenses.…Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:17:16 GMThttps://sqattorneys.com/how-is-a-i-impacting-the-court-system/https://sqattorneys.com/how-is-a-i-impacting-the-court-system/With the creation of AI applications like ChatGPT and other similar technological advancements, there is a sudden rise in litigants representing…Sun, 31 May 2026 20:48:46 GMThttps://sqattorneys.com/king-county-discovery-violations/https://sqattorneys.com/king-county-discovery-violations/The King County prosecuting attorney’s office was recently sanctioned $10,000 because of inexcusable discovery violations in four felony cases filed in…Wed, 27 May 2026 09:42:29 GMThttps://sqattorneys.com/what-should-i-do-after-a-car-accident/https://sqattorneys.com/what-should-i-do-after-a-car-accident/When you are involved in a car accident, no matter how minor it is your thoughts are usually racing as and you begin contemplating the damage that's been…Sun, 24 May 2026 22:51:41 GMThttps://sqattorneys.com/when-does-the-coroners-office-get-involved/https://sqattorneys.com/when-does-the-coroners-office-get-involved/Coroners or Medical examiners are typically requested by law enforcement or medical personnel after a death is reported. This can be due to sudden or…Fri, 15 May 2026 23:34:41 GMThttps://sqattorneys.com/why-hire-a-dui-lawyer/https://sqattorneys.com/why-hire-a-dui-lawyer/Why do you need an attorney to combat a DUI charge? Because, quite frankly, you probably don’t know the best strategies or even the applicable laws,…Mon, 11 May 2026 09:51:41 GMThttps://sqattorneys.com/how-can-i-enforce-a-civil-judgment/https://sqattorneys.com/how-can-i-enforce-a-civil-judgment/After winning a civil case and receiving a money judgment and/or attorney fees, how can one ensure that the civil judgment amount is actually enforced and…Sun, 10 May 2026 14:38:33 GMThttps://sqattorneys.com/limitations-on-phone-searches/https://sqattorneys.com/limitations-on-phone-searches/Last week the United States Supreme Court heard arguments on whether law enforcement’s use of phone tracking data violates constitutional protections.…Tue, 05 May 2026 17:42:21 GMThttps://sqattorneys.com/is-it-illegal-to-drive-with-the-dome-lights-on/https://sqattorneys.com/is-it-illegal-to-drive-with-the-dome-lights-on/Many of us learned to drive believing that driving with interior lights on is illegal. This was most likely a lesson taught by a high school drivers…Sun, 03 May 2026 18:09:04 GMThttps://sqattorneys.com/line-cutting/https://sqattorneys.com/line-cutting/Cutting in line apparently can be a crime under certain circumstances. Just ask a man who did it when he was attempting to board a ferry back to Seattle…Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:31:13 GMThttps://sqattorneys.com/can-i-sue-the-police-for-false-imprisonment/https://sqattorneys.com/can-i-sue-the-police-for-false-imprisonment/If you were arrested and held against your will by law enforcement without any cause, you may have a civil law suit for false imprisonment.  Even if…Sun, 26 Apr 2026 16:19:47 GMThttps://sqattorneys.com/sheriffs-lawsuit/https://sqattorneys.com/sheriffs-lawsuit/A Sheriffs' lawsuit is moving forward in Thurston County challenging a state law that gives an oversight board the authority to remove elected sheriffs…Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:42:54 GMThttps://sqattorneys.com/can-a-bar-be-liable-for-over-serving/https://sqattorneys.com/can-a-bar-be-liable-for-over-serving/Businesses selling or serving liquor typically use an "obvious intoxication test" to determine if a patron is in danger of or has already been overserved.…Sun, 19 Apr 2026 17:26:22 GMThttps://sqattorneys.com/surveillance-without-a-warrant/https://sqattorneys.com/surveillance-without-a-warrant/The U.S. Senate just approved a short-term renewal (until the end of this month) of a highly controversial surveillance program used by U.S. spy agencies,…Sat, 18 Apr 2026 10:17:43 GMThttps://sqattorneys.com/what-is-wage-theft/https://sqattorneys.com/what-is-wage-theft/Recently Seattle City Attorney Erika Evans announced that her office will dedicate a full-time attorney to enforce wage theft laws. What is wage theft and…Sun, 12 Apr 2026 16:11:18 GMThttps://sqattorneys.com/a-new-sheriff-in-town/https://sqattorneys.com/a-new-sheriff-in-town/There is a new sheriff in town, literally. As of last week, the King County Sheriff’s Office now provides law enforcement for the city of North Bend. Last…Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:51:04 GMThttps://sqattorneys.com/what-is-emancipation/https://sqattorneys.com/what-is-emancipation/Parents have the right to the care and custody of their children, so the law generally is that you can't go live with a friend or another family member…Sun, 05 Apr 2026 19:51:40 GMThttps://sqattorneys.com/saliva-testing-in-dui-cases/https://sqattorneys.com/saliva-testing-in-dui-cases/Each year new laws are implemented by Washington’s legislature. That fact holds true for 2026. Thus, under one new statute - RCW 46.61.5062 - law…Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:43:54 GMThttps://sqattorneys.com/can-the-us-customs-and-border-protection-check-my-phone/https://sqattorneys.com/can-the-us-customs-and-border-protection-check-my-phone/When a person comes home from abroad, the CBP can ask for more than your passport. The CBP has the authority to look through your phone, your photos, and…Sun, 29 Mar 2026 18:58:11 GMThttps://sqattorneys.com/tear-gas/https://sqattorneys.com/tear-gas/Hold the press, everyone - tear gas may still be able to be used in Oregon by federal officers during protests, if any, at the U.S. Immigration and…Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:01:26 GMThttps://sqattorneys.com/what-is-the-federal-gun-rights-restoration-program/https://sqattorneys.com/what-is-the-federal-gun-rights-restoration-program/Federal law treats many felony convictions as a permanent bar to gun ownership, with almost no realistic way back. The Trump administration is moving to…Sun, 22 Mar 2026 17:35:05 GMThttps://sqattorneys.com/seattle-prosecutor-filing-charges/https://sqattorneys.com/seattle-prosecutor-filing-charges/In Seattle, there are currently more than 5,000 unfiled misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor criminal cases. Just under 3,000 of those backlogged cases…Wed, 18 Mar 2026 09:07:42 GMThttps://sqattorneys.com/are-camera-tickets-constitutional/https://sqattorneys.com/are-camera-tickets-constitutional/There is an ongoing debate over the growing practice of cities using red light traffic cameras to earn revenue. These infractions allow law enforcement to…Sun, 15 Mar 2026 20:52:40 GMThttps://sqattorneys.com/masks-required/https://sqattorneys.com/masks-required/It is official, Washington lawmakers have banned law enforcement from wearing face masks in the line of duty. This includes balaclavas, tactical masks,…Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:39:55 GMThttps://sqattorneys.com/is-flashing-a-gun-self-defense-or-brandishing/https://sqattorneys.com/is-flashing-a-gun-self-defense-or-brandishing/One may assume that pulling a gun out in a situation where they are defending themselves is permitted. The reality is., self‑defense is a limited legal…Sun, 08 Mar 2026 20:30:15 GMThttps://sqattorneys.com/private-v-government-blood-testing/https://sqattorneys.com/private-v-government-blood-testing/A few weeks back the Washington State Senate moved to reduce DUI lab delays by permitting certified private laboratories to test blood samples, which, in…Tue, 03 Mar 2026 09:52:32 GMThttps://sqattorneys.com/what-are-per-se-dui-laws/https://sqattorneys.com/what-are-per-se-dui-laws/Impaired driving is a dangerous and unfortunately, an all too common crime. It’s also preventable. Whether you’re under the influence of alcohol or drugs,…Sun, 01 Mar 2026 19:57:55 GMThttps://sqattorneys.com/05-per-se/https://sqattorneys.com/05-per-se/Recently the state Senate voted to reduce the per se legal limit in Washington to .05. Once that took place, to become law, the House too had to vote for…Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:37:51 GMThttps://sqattorneys.com/what-do-i-do-if-ice-comes-for-me/https://sqattorneys.com/what-do-i-do-if-ice-comes-for-me/In the United States, citizens are not required by any federal law to provide documentation of their immigration status during an encounter with…Sun, 22 Feb 2026 17:18:08 GMThttps://sqattorneys.com/closing-legal-gaps/https://sqattorneys.com/closing-legal-gaps/Last week Washington State legislatures outlined a package of bills designed to close legal gaps for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.…Mon, 16 Feb 2026 14:06:53 GMThttps://sqattorneys.com/can-i-get-criminally-charged-for-not-using-a-car-seat/https://sqattorneys.com/can-i-get-criminally-charged-for-not-using-a-car-seat/Any parent driving with a small child in the back seat has wondered, and often been concerned about the safety of their child and comfort while they are…Sun, 15 Feb 2026 13:11:40 GMThttps://sqattorneys.com/sb-5855/https://sqattorneys.com/sb-5855/In January the Washington Senate passed a bill barring law enforcement officers from concealing their identities while performing their official duties.…Tue, 10 Feb 2026 14:37:23 GMThttps://sqattorneys.com/what-if-i-cannot-afford-a-lawyer/https://sqattorneys.com/what-if-i-cannot-afford-a-lawyer/The U.S. Constitution guarantees the help of an lawyer to ALL individuals who have been charged with a crime. This means that, even if you can not afford…Sun, 08 Feb 2026 23:53:11 GMThttps://sqattorneys.com/sb-5067-going-to-be-law/https://sqattorneys.com/sb-5067-going-to-be-law/Last week our state Senate lawmakers voted to pass legislation to lower Washington’s 'per se' law for DUI’s to .05%. Senate Bill 5067 decreases BAC limits…Thu, 05 Feb 2026 11:18:07 GMThttps://sqattorneys.com/will-my-mugshot-become-public/https://sqattorneys.com/will-my-mugshot-become-public/A “booking photo” is taken when someone is booked into custody after an arrest. These photos are created and stored by law enforcement agencies as part of…Sun, 01 Feb 2026 19:48:34 GMThttps://sqattorneys.com/ice-agents-banned-from-washington-law-enforcement/https://sqattorneys.com/ice-agents-banned-from-washington-law-enforcement/Washington state Democratic lawmakers, in the wake of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement ramping up their activity in-and-around the country, are…Mon, 26 Jan 2026 19:33:50 GMThttps://sqattorneys.com/what-happens-if-i-die-before-my-traffic-court-hearing/https://sqattorneys.com/what-happens-if-i-die-before-my-traffic-court-hearing/Traffic offenses are usually considered to be minor crimes, but they can get serious if you get a lot of them, or if you choose to ignore them. Unpaid…Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:25:47 GMThttps://sqattorneys.com/is-cellphone-data-protected/https://sqattorneys.com/is-cellphone-data-protected/Cellphone warrants are under fire, and the Supreme Court is going to decide their fate for once and for all. Are they constitutional? That is what the…Mon, 19 Jan 2026 17:45:39 GMThttps://sqattorneys.com/what-should-i-do-if-i-hit-a-parked-vehicle/https://sqattorneys.com/what-should-i-do-if-i-hit-a-parked-vehicle/Car accidents can happen anywhere and it can happen at any moment. A car accident can involve a collision between two moving vehicles or a collision…Sun, 18 Jan 2026 22:39:53 GMThttps://sqattorneys.com/new-2026-dui-laws/https://sqattorneys.com/new-2026-dui-laws/With the new year upon us, a new bevy of Washington State DUI laws have been implemented. What has changed, you ask? Well, (1) there are extended lookback…Thu, 15 Jan 2026 09:13:29 GMThttps://sqattorneys.com/under-the-law-what-is-animal-cruelty/https://sqattorneys.com/under-the-law-what-is-animal-cruelty/Recently in North Carolina, a woman was arrested and charged with felony animal cruelty after she allegedly let her dog die of starvation. The dog had…Sun, 11 Jan 2026 15:41:52 GMThttps://sqattorneys.com/new-domestic-violence-law/https://sqattorneys.com/new-domestic-violence-law/2026 is now upon us and with it some new laws in Washington State. One such law relates to domestic violence. Senate Bill 5101 expands the Domestic…Sun, 11 Jan 2026 15:19:56 GMThttps://sqattorneys.com/will-marijuana-be-reclassified-under-federal-law/https://sqattorneys.com/will-marijuana-be-reclassified-under-federal-law/The potential rescheduling of the classification of cannabis under Federal law has been a political issue for decades. It remains illegal at the federal…Sat, 03 Jan 2026 14:40:00 GMThttps://sqattorneys.com/traffic-violations/https://sqattorneys.com/traffic-violations/Traffic stops still seem to happen to those of color more often than their white counterparts, according to recently obtained data presented to lawmakers.…Mon, 29 Dec 2025 17:29:25 GMThttps://sqattorneys.com/opioid-epidemic-in-washington/https://sqattorneys.com/opioid-epidemic-in-washington/Washington state’s laws pertaining to drugs have evolved in response to the opioid epidemic, which has led to an increase number of overdose deaths.…Sun, 28 Dec 2025 03:17:42 GMThttps://sqattorneys.com/fair-chance-employment-act/https://sqattorneys.com/fair-chance-employment-act/Folks facing charges, let alone harboring convictions, have seen prospective employers take a hardline on hiring in Washington State. It is both morally…Tue, 23 Dec 2025 09:27:13 GMT