If You Talk Sex Online, Scammers Are Targeting You
At the Marshall Defense Firm we’ve seen a disturbing new scam in recent months. These scammers prey upon persons who chat online about sexual matters with persons they’ve only met only online. Here’s a... Read More
Marshall and Saunders Alert Criminal Attorneys to Protection Order Changes
David Marshall and Joshua Saunders have advised prosecutors and criminal defense attorneys about Washington’s new rules for Domestic Violence Protection Orders, Sexual Assault Protection Orders, and the four other kinds of protection order authorized... Read More
Saunders and Marshall Explain New Protection Order Law
Joshua Saunders and David Marshall have explained to other attorneys House Bill 1320, the new Washington law governing protection order cases. They spoke September 19 to Domestic Relations Attorneys of Washington at their Annual... Read More
How Has the Definition of Consent Changed in the Age of the “#MeToo” Movement.
At its annual meeting this August, the American Law Institute (ALI) conclusively rejected a proposed “affirmative consent” provision that would have had a major impact on the sexual practices of millions of people. ALI... Read More
What type of evidence can be excluded under Washington’s rape shield law?
So-called “rape shield” laws were designed to protect alleged victims of sex crimes during criminal proceedings. The laws limit the ability to introduce evidence or cross-examine rape complainants about their past sexual behavior. The... Read More
What constitutes “indecent liberties” under Washington law?
A Snohomish chiropractor was arrested recently after a number of female patients reported he had “inappropriately” touched their breasts during clinic visits. So far, six patients have made allegations of sexual misconduct against the... Read More
Will the COVID-19 Pandemic Lead to an Increase in the Use of Internet Stings?
In a recent story by Fox 29 in San Antonio, Seattle Police Department Sgt. Brandon James, who also serves as the assistant commander for Washington’s Internet Crimes Against Children task force, spoke about an... Read More
Could Racial Bias be Impacting the Determinations of Medical Examiners in Child Head Injury Cases?
Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS) refers to a hypothesis developed in the 1970s that violently shaking an infant can cause serious brain injury. The hypothesis has never been scientifically validated, and as some in the medical... Read More
An Alternative to Prosecution for Domestic Violence Cases
In Washington, “domestic violence” is a term applying to a variety of different offenses. It can also be a label attached to a separately charged crime which will enhance the penalties of the underlying... Read More
Did the COVID-19 Pandemic Bring the Surge of Child Abuse Cases Experts Predicted?
While official 50-state data for 2020 won’t be available for several more months, top officials overseeing child welfare at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recently said they’ve seen no solid evidence... Read More