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
How Does a Domestic Violence Protection Order (DVPO) Work?
A Domestic Violence Protection Order (DVPO) is a court order issued to provide protection to a victim of domestic violence. Below are responses to some of the most commonly asked questions regarding a petition...Read More
Tacoma Doctor Diagnosing Child Abuse without Specialized Certification Raises Concerns in New King 5 Investigation
A recent King 5 investigation revealed that a Tacoma doctor regarded as one of the state’s preeminent experts in identifying subtle signs of child abuse lacks specialized medical training in this area. Since 2009,...Read More
Child Abuse Allegations Down in the Wake of COVID-19 Shutdown
In a post last month on domestic violence in the time of coronavirus, we noted that these types of allegations were likely to increase with everyone spending more time in their home and feeling...Read More
Singer R. Kelly Faces New Allegations of Sexual Abuse: What Would the Charges Look Like if He Were Accused in Washington State?
On February 14, 2020, The Chicago Tribune reported that singer R. Kelly is facing yet another allegation of sexual abuse of a minor in Illinois. For those unfamiliar with Kelly’s ongoing legal woes, he...Read More
Domestic Violence in the Time of Coronavirus
The coronavirus pandemic has impacted all aspects of life in Washington. With many people staying home nearly all the time and everyone stressed by the danger of a new and deadly disease, domestic violence...Read More