Yearly Archives: 2021
DUI Lawyers – Is it Easy to Get Arrested for DUI
According to RCW 46.61.502, the elements of a DUI in Washington State are: (1) driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor, marijuana, or any drug (a) and the person has, within two hours after driving, an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or higher; or (b) the person has, within two hours after driving, a THC… Continue Reading »
Criminal Lawyers – How Do You get Caught for Hit & Run?
Washington State Hit and Run penalties can be found under RCW 46.52.020. The short and skinny of our hit and run law(s)? If you hit someone or something, and you don’t stop and leave some very specific information, you are committing a crime. What level of crime depends on the facts of the individual case… Continue Reading »
Criminal Lawyer – Abuse of a Child
Child abuse is a serious crime in all 50 states, including Washington. In Washington, child abuse, neglect, and abandonment fall under the general chapter of “criminal mistreatment” in the state’s criminal code. It’s important to note, however, that child abuse is also addressed in the state’s domestic relations title. As in most other states, Washington… Continue Reading »
Criminal Lawyer – Prostitution
Drive down Aurora Ave. in Seattle, WA and you will see prostitution. Engaging in prostitution is illegal in the U.S. except for some areas of Nevada. An individual can be charged with prostitution if they offer to provide sexual services in exchange for compensation, while the person who pays for the services can be charged… Continue Reading »
Criminal Lawyers – Indepedent Review a Must
As SQ Attorneys has previous noted in blog posts, the Washington State Toxicology Lab has had some issues with onsite contamination over the past several years. The lab does blood testing for the entire State of Washington. The lab’s work is relied upon by prosecutors in the processing of their DUI cases and other drug… Continue Reading »
Criminal Lawyer – Theft Defined
Oh shoot! You walk outside to start your work day and notice that your car is no where to be found. Your car has been stolen! This is known as a theft or more specifically in the state of Washington theft of a motor vehicle. A theft occurs when a person takes another’s property with… Continue Reading »
Criminal Attorneys – Commutation is All the Rage
A week ago, Governor Jay Inslee commuted the sentences of more than 125 people on community supervision. The Governor’s actions related to folks whose drug convictions were previously deemed unconstitutional by the Blake ruling, which was handed down in February by our State Supreme Court. In Blake, the court overturned Washington’s felony drug possession statute.… Continue Reading »
Assault Lawyer – What is Probation?
Upon a conviction in misdemeanor court, or sometimes known as courts of limited jurisdiction, defendants are often times placed on probation. Probation allows a person convicted of a crime the chance to remain in the community instead of going to jail. Probation requires that you comply with certain court-ordered rules and conditions under the supervision… Continue Reading »
DV Lawyer – Forfeiture by Wrongdoing
Generally, when a defendant has been prosecuted for a crime, she has the Sixth Amendment right to confront witnesses who testify against her. In other words, a Defendant gets to question the prosecution’s witnesses on the stand, before the trier of fact – the jury. The idea is to ensure that the trier of fact… Continue Reading »
DUI Lawyer – A New Bill in the Making?
An infrastructure bill awaiting a pivotal vote in the US Senate would require new cars to have technology to detect drunk drivers. Backers of the bill claim the anti-drunken driving provisions would drastically reduce the number of automotive deaths that occur on our U.S. roadways. The provisions of the proposed bill order NHTSA to study… Continue Reading »
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