Defending Yourself Against False Accusations of Child Molestation
False accusations of child molestation can happen for a number of different reasons. A child might be lying – either of their own volition (perhaps because they’re angry about something) or because they have...Read More
Civil Damages Claims for Possessing Child Pornography
Regardless of the Outcome of Criminal Proceedings, It May Not Be the End of The Case Most individuals accused of possessing or viewing child pornography are focused on the criminal penalties they might face...Read More
“Romeo and Juliet” Laws and the Sexual Activity of Minors
Generally speaking, minors younger than the “age of consent” in Washington (16 years old) do not have the ability to legally consent to sexual acts. This means, for example, that a 20-year-old man who...Read More
“Operation Net Nanny” and the Commercial Sexual Abuse of a Minor
In Washington state, an individual can be charged with Commercial Sexual Abuse of a Minor if they: (1) provide anything of value to a minor or a third person as compensation for a minor...Read More
Kristina Selset Returns to the Marshall Defense Firm
Kristina Selset has become Of Counsel to the Marshall Defense Firm in the wake of Aimée Sutton’s departure to accept an appointment as a judge. Kristina worked with the firm 2008-2014, too. “I really...Read More
In Washington, at What Age Can Someone Legally Consent to Sex?
So-called “age of consent” laws, which establish the age at which a person is deemed old enough to legally consent to sex, vary from state to state. Generally speaking, the age at which someone...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
What are my options if I have been wrongly suspended or expelled under Title IX?
Title IX was created with the intention of protecting students from sex-based discrimination (which has been interpreted to include sexual harassment and sexual violence) in federally-funded education programs. The reality, though, is that Title...Read More
Sealing a Juvenile Sex Offense Record
While many juvenile offenders go on to be law-abiding, productive members of society, this is harder to do if the offenses of your youth continue to follow you into adulthood. Thankfully, in Washington, juvenile...Read More
Aimée Sutton Appointed to King County Superior Court
“We congratulate Aimée on this recognition of her outstanding abilities. We’re confident she will be just as good at dispensing justice as she has been at seeking it for our clients. We’re sorry, though,...Read More