Federal Law Sets Child Pornography Damages Minimum at $150K
Child pornography production, distribution, and possession are condemned in American law. This includes long prison terms under federal law for those who commit child pornography crimes; the loss of liberty and reputation can be... Read More
Defending Against Child Pornography Charges
In recent years child pornography offenses have gotten more attention from police and prosecutors in Washington state. Both state and federal officials have cracked down. A child pornography charge can destroy a person’s life... Read More
What If Ryan Adams was Accused in Washington State?
In February, the New York Times published a story about alleged misconduct by singer-songwriter Ryan Adams. Adams supposedly had sexually explicit communication with an underage fan. Adams and “Ava,” an aspiring musician, first connected... Read More
How Innocent People Can be Accused of Child Pornography Crimes
No one wants to end up in a situation in which they’re being falsely accused of a crime, particularly if that crime is something as serious as possession of child pornography. Unfortunately, it can... Read More
What Every Parent Needs to Know About Sexting
Modern technology is a powerful tool. It opens doors in business, communication, education, recreation, and many other things. Unfortunately, the law struggles to keep pace with the advances in tech. Tech’s capabilities open doors... Read More
Aimée Sutton’s Expertise on KIRO-TV News
My colleague Aimée Sutton recently received a call from KIRO-TV journalist Essex Porter. The Washington Supreme Court had just decided a case involving child pornography. One of our clients was in the news a... Read More