DUI if I use Marjuana?
Last week the Washington state Supreme Court confirmed that Washington drivers can be cited for driving under the influence for driving while high on Marijuana. ...
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Who can’t do Community Court?
Seattle Community Court will now officially have one less participant, the chronic offender. As blogged about last week, the City Attorney made a formal request ...
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Punish or Rehabilitate?
As Seattle City Attorney Ann Davison continues her efforts to crackdown on crime, it was announced last week that she made a formal request to ...
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Diversity for the Sake of Diversity?
The WSP is fightin’ mad and fightin’ back. Recently the WSP criticized KING 5 for a story it ran on the station’s Facing Race platform. ...
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Can the Government be held Accountable for Malicious Prosecution?
Has the door for suing the government for malicious prosecution been blown wide open? Some say yes due to a recent United States Supreme Court ...
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Can I speak at Sentencing?
Domestic Violence victim’s rights have been slightly expanded in Washington State, as Governor Inslee signed into law a bill (SB 5612) that gives domestic violence ...
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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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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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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 may Constitute Domestic Violence?
Domestic violence can come in many forms. The Washington State Supreme Court confirmed that last week when it unanimously ruled that animal abuse can, and ...
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