Three Things You Should Know about “Rape of a Child”
Things to know: It doesn’t matter if it was consensual. Many people assume that the term “rape” implies that some amount of force was used by the perpetrator. Wrong! In fact, force isn’t something the...Read More
Could I be charged for having a sexual relationship with a 16-year-old?
Could I be charged for having a sexual relationship with a 16-year-old? There is a long-running joke within the legal community about lawyers’ reluctance to answer any question with a simple “yes” or “no.”...Read More
Can I be sued by someone claiming I abused them as a child at the same time I’m facing criminal charges?
A person who can prove they’ve been sexually abused is entitled to be compensated with money and can bring a civil lawsuit against the alleged perpetrator to get that compensation. Unlike a criminal case...Read More
The Law on Luring
In Washington, a person may be charged with the crime of luring if they order, lure, or attempt to lure a minor (defined as someone under the age of 16) or a person with...Read More
Marshall Defense Firm’s Latest Big Pro Bono Publico Project Triumph
The Marshall Defense Firm’s advocacy led to the release in August of Casmer Volk. He had been in custody nearly eight years due to a child rape charge. David Marshall and Glenn MacGilvra won...Read More
Six Lessons from the Volk Case for Defendants and Defense Lawyers
By David S. Marshall The Marshall Defense Firm’s seven-year fight for the freedom of Casmer Volk succeeded in August. The firm was preparing for the new trial it had won through a petition...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
Defending Yourself Against a Delayed Accusation of Rape
With the rise of the #MeToo movement, more women are making accusations of sexual assault and harassment, some of the accusations of rape alleged to have occurred years – sometimes more than a decade...Read More
David Marshall Re-selected as Super Lawyer
David Marshall has been selected as a 2019 Washington “Super Lawyer” in criminal defense. The selection process includes nomination by other attorneys, broad evaluation of the lawyer by independent researchers, and consideration by a...Read More
Can a Visit to the Emergency Room Lead to a Child Abuse Investigation?
In Washington state and most other states, all medical practitioners are required by law to make a report when they suspect a child has been abused or neglected. When a child shows up in...Read More