Can a Domestic Violence Case Impact Child Custody?
Child custody battles are never easy but adding domestic violence issues to the mix certainly complicates matters. If a domestic violence case is clouding your efforts to reach a custody plan that is best... Read More
What is the Fresh Complaint Rule?
When you are facing sexual assault charges, you may find yourself frustrated with and confused by the complexity of the legal system. Being a defendant in such a case can include an unwelcome, high-stakes... Read More
What Every Foster Parent Should Know About CPS Investigations
Few people are more admirable than those who open their homes and their families to children who need a safe place to live while their own families resolve serious issues. Foster parents can help... Read More
5 Things You Need to Know About Child Abuse Charges
1. You have rights as a parent. You are entitled to discipline your children in whatever reasonable manner you determine is appropriate. The right to physically discipline (i.e. spank) your child should not result... Read More
What is the Difference Between Civil and Criminal Sexual Assault Cases?
When you learn that someone is accusing you of sexual assault, there are probably a number of questions running through your mind – how did this happen? What is at stake for me? Do... Read More
What Could You Lose When You’re Accused of Physical Child Abuse?
We all have a natural desire to protect kids. When it comes to child abuse accusations, however, this instinct may seem overshadow the concerns of the adult involved. If you’ve been accused of physical child... Read More
What Counts as Consent in 2017?
Human relationships are full of possibilities for miscommunication. We unintentionally misunderstand each other all the time about big and small things alike. Unfortunately, this fact makes communications about the decision to have sexual contact... Read More
How Accurate is a Child’s Memory?
Frequently in child abuse investigations and trials, the primary evidence is that given by the child involved. Sometimes this evidence is the only evidence that the alleged abuse ever occurred. But is a child’s... Read More
Is a SSOSA Right for Me?
If you’ve been convicted of a sexual offense in Washington State, you may be eligible for sentencing under Washington’s Special Sexual Offender Sentencing Alternative (SSOSA). What is a SSOSA, you might ask? Under Washington law,... Read More
What Is Sexual Exploitation in Washington State?
Washington law forbids the sexual exploitation of children. This prohibition seems simple enough at face value, but what kind of conduct does the law actually prohibit, and how broadly is the law applied? The... Read More