The Financial Costs of Child Pornography Possession
Earlier this year, Dale G. Black, a Kennewick, Washington man who is serving a 30-year prison sentence for producing sexually explicit videos of three children, agreed to pay $400,000 in restitution to two of...Read More
What are the Consequences of Conviction for Child Molestation?
There is a high occurrence of false accusations in child molestation prosecutions. In many cases there is no evidence against the accused other than the statements of the complaining child. Unfortunately, this means that...Read More
Jerry Harris from Netflix’s “Cheer” is a Cautionary Tale for Sexting Teens
In mid-September, the Chicago Tribune reported that 21-year-old Jerry Harris, who rose to fame after being featured in the Netflix docuseries “Cheer,” had been charged in federal court with producing child pornography. The complaint...Read More
Could The COVID-19 Pandemic And The Economic Recession Lead To An Increase In “Shaken Baby” Or Abusive Head Trauma Cases?
As we noted in a recent post, pediatricians have reported that there was a rise in serious physical abuse cases during the last recession. In a USA Today article, Dr. Lori Frasier, chief of child...Read More
Could “Virtual Truancy” Bring CPS Agents To Your Door.
In a post published back in June, we referenced a story in The Columbian that reported child abuse intakes in Washington were down nearly 50% since early February. Because teachers and school resource officers are...Read More
What is the Statute of Limitations for Civil Claims Alleging Childhood Sexual Abuse?
What is the Statute of Limitations for Civil Claims Alleging Childhood Sexual Abuse? A person who can prove she or he has been sexually abused is entitled to be compensated with money through a...Read More
New Legislation Expands Treatment Alternative for Juvenile Sex Offenders
Washington’s Special Sex Offender Sentencing Alternative (SSOSA), which was established in 1984, authorizes courts to order certain sexual offenders to undergo treatment in lieu of serving time in prison. In 1990, a Special Sex...Read More
David Marshall is Still Super!
It came as no surprise to us, but it was good to hear: David Marshall has again been selected as a Washington “Super Lawyer” in criminal defense. The annual selection process includes nomination by...Read More
Is It Legal to Have a Sexual Relationship with a Minor Who Has Reached the Age of Consent?
This may seem like a fairly straightforward question, but in reality, a sexual relationship with someone who is 16 or 17 in Washington can be riddled with legal landmines (even if the other party...Read More
What Can We Learn from the Allegations of Sexual Misconduct Against Comedian Chris D’Elia?
In late June, comedian Chris D’Elia faced a barrage of accusations from multiple women – some named and some anonymous – on Twitter. While some of these women encountered D’Elia as young adults, others...Read More