IX Reasons You Should Hire an Attorney for Your Title IX Hearing
If you’re accused of sexual assault on campus, you should carefully consider engaging an attorney to defend you. Let’s consider the reasons. I. There is a lot at stake here. An attorney representing you... Read More
How Do the Courts Decide Who Gets off the Sex Offender Registry?
If you are required to register as a sex offender, you’re probably very eager to have that duty lifted as soon as possible. But how and when can the duty to register be lifted?... Read More
[PODCAST] What You Need to Know About Sentencing Juvenile Sex Offenders
Last year, Washington State revised the way it sentences juvenile sex offenders, however many attorneys remain unaware of these changes. Recently, our very own Aimée Sutton gave a speech to help other attorneys understand... Read More
A College Student Accused of Assaulting His Girlfriend
Even with the facts on his side, our client faced an uphill battle against the campus sexual assault accusation made by his unyielding ex. When her attempts to have him removed from campus failed,... Read More
Is it Legal to Spank a Child in Washington State?
As a parent, you expect decisions about your own child’s well-being to be up to you. Can the law interfere with your ability to discipline your child? Can the law forbid you from spanking... Read More
V Things Wrong with Campus Title IX Investigations
Most people think Title IX is something that affects only whether women’s sports programs get funding on par with the men’s program. However, it’s also become an avenue for educational institutions to investigate particular... Read More
What Every Parent Needs to Know About Sexting
Modern technology is a powerful tool. It opens doors in business, communication, education, recreation, and many other things. Unfortunately, the law struggles to keep pace with the advances in tech. Tech’s capabilities open doors... Read More
The Problem with Making the Names of Level I Sex Offenders Public
In Washington State, Level I sex offenders are those offenders who are the least likely to re-offend. They are therefore deemed to pose the least risk to the wider community. While Level I offenders... Read More
When are Police Stings Entrapment?
When does law enforcement cross the line between conducting a legitimate undercover operation and illegally pressuring a normally law-abiding individual to commit a crime? Many arrests for Communication with a Minor for Immoral Purposes arise... Read More
What Happens If You Fail to Register as A Sex Offender in Washington State?
Certainly, no one wants to be required to register as a sex offender. It’s unpleasant, embarrassing, and surprisingly bureaucratic. But neglecting your duty to register can result in serious consequences that may have a... Read More