Field Sobriety Testing
Apr 19, 2025
Law enforcement agencies in Washington State often use many different types of Field Sobriety Testing to assist them in determining if a person was driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs ...
See Full Guide
Driving While on a Suspended/ Revoked License
Mar 25, 2025
In Washington State it is unlawful for any person to drive a motor vehicle while that person is in a suspended or revoked status or when his or her privilege to drive is suspended or revoked in this o...
See Full Guide
Appealing My DUI Conviction
Mar 19, 2025
If you are convicted of Driving Under the Influence, you might be able to appeal your case. In a DUI appeal, you ask a higher court to review aspects of your trial court case for legal error. The clai...
See Full Guide
What Shall I Do If I Am Being Stalked?
Mar 05, 2025
In most states, stalking is defined as repeated harassment or threatening behavior toward an individual, causing them fear for their health and safety. If you are a victim of stalking, it is important...
See Full Guide
What is a Felony DUI?
Feb 26, 2025
Most states consider a standard DUI (or DWI) charge as a misdemeanor offense. Certain aggravating factors can raise the level of the charge to a felony, though. A conviction for a felony DUI carries s...
See Full Guide
Can I Expunge My Juvenile Record?
Feb 16, 2025
The law in each State recognizes that children have the ability to learn from their mistakes and outgrow a troubled past. That’s part of the reason why juvenile courts are separate from the adult crim...
See Full Guide
Do I Automatically Get a Lawyer When I Am Arrested?
Jan 28, 2025
While suspects and defendants have a right to the help of counsel, they must invoke this constitutional right. Defendants don’t automatically get an attorney. They must invoke their right to appointme...
See Full Guide
Blood Testing and DUI
Jan 14, 2025
Some folks ask SQ Attorneys, "How long does the government have to charge me for DUI?" This question arises because often folks cited for DUI don’t go to court right away. Prosecutor's Limit to Charge...
See Full Guide
Is Intoxication a Defense to a Crime?
Jan 06, 2025
In a criminal trial, many defenses can be raised by a defendant but being drunk or impaired on other drugs is generally not one of them. Being under the influence of drugs or alcohol can indeed affect...
See Full Guide
When Is An Autopsy Necessary?
Dec 11, 2024
Upon the death of a loved one, families have many questions, especially around the exact cause of death. Finding out the details of what happened to the person who passed away involves a medical exami...
See Full Guide