When Can a Juvenile be Charged as An Adult for a Sex Crime in Washington?
Generally speaking, if a child is charged with a crime before his or her 18th birthday, the case will be handled by the juvenile court. However, there are some situations in which a child... Read More
How are Juvenile Sex Offenders Sentenced?
Every adult can remember doing something unwise, even dangerous, as a young person, something that he or she would never do after reaching maturity. While adolescence can be a wonderful time of discovery and... Read More
Is a SSOSA Right for Me?
If you’ve been convicted of a sexual offense in Washington State, you may be eligible for sentencing under Washington’s Special Sexual Offender Sentencing Alternative (SSOSA). What is a SSOSA, you might ask? Under Washington law,... Read More
[PODCAST] What You Need to Know About Sentencing Juvenile Sex Offenders
Last year, Washington State revised the way it sentences juvenile sex offenders, however many attorneys remain unaware of these changes. Recently, our very own Aimée Sutton gave a speech to help other attorneys understand... Read More