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Learn about Washington's rape laws, from first to third-degree charges. Our experienced attorneys explain legal definitions, defenses & potential consequences.

Learn why dating underage individuals is illegal in Washington state. Understand consent laws, legal risks, and age difference rules.

Find out what happened to P Diddy. Learn about the serious accusations, the ongoing legal battles, and the impact on the music industry.

Few criminal convictions can damage a reputation as much as a child abuse conviction can. Accusations of hurting a child, whether your own child or one entrusted to your care, can have life-long effects, so it is important to move quickly to defend yourself when accusations like that are made against you.

Domestic violence prosecutions can be long and difficult.  Emotions often run high. When a prosecutor charges a crime as domestic violence, it’s a way of saying the complainant is one of the people closest to the defendant, one they are expected to protect and love. A defense to the accusation must be carefully planned and developed. Anyone who is charged is likely to want to know how a case proceeds– the steps from incident to trial, and any appeals that may follow.

For over two decades, Marshall & Saunders has specialized in representing those who have been accused of crimes of a particularly sensitive nature, including things like child physical abuse.