Should You Hire an Attorney for a Title IX Hearing?
Facing disciplinary action from a college or university can be a harrowing experience for any student. Not only is your reputation at stake, but also your ability to complete your education. If you have... Read More
What Is a Sexual Assault Protection Order?
When you learn that someone is seeking a Sexual Assault Protection Order (SAPO) against you, you will naturally have a lot of questions. What is a SAPO? How will it affect me and those... Read More
Why Teens Who Commit Sex Offenses Rarely Do It Again
Many of us get our perceptions of sexual assault and other crimes from the media, television, and movies. While these depictions focus on stories that will boost ratings, web traffic, and ticket sales, they... Read More
To Testify or Not to Testify? What Factors Defendants in Special Assault Cases Should Consider
If you are facing special assault charges, one of your concerns may be navigating the complexities of trial. You may be feeling anxious about what will happen at trial and especially about the possibility... Read More
Reducing the Adult Consequences of Teenage Mistakes
This spring’s news about the Oregon State University baseball team shows how teenaged errors of some kinds can dog a person into adulthood. Luke Heimlich, the star pitcher of the OSU team, found himself... Read More
What Every College Student Should Know About Alcohol and Consenting to Sex
For most young adults, college is their first taste of freedom. It’s their chance to finally socialize, date, and (yes) drink alcohol beyond the watchful eyes of their parents. However, with this newfound freedom... Read More
Here Is What Happens When You Register as a Sex Offender in Washington
Registering as a sex offender is an understandably daunting and unpleasant task. Understanding your legal rights and responsibilities, however, is crucial to making sure you can get on with your life. This piece answers... Read More
To Be Blind or Not to Be Blind? Forensic Interviews in Child Sexual Abuse Cases
An important question for forensic interviewers of children in alleged abuse cases is whether to gather information about the case before interviewing the child. The Supreme Court suggested in the 1989 case Idaho v.... Read More
In the Footsteps of Clarence Darrow
A lot more law students initially contemplate careers in criminal defense law than those who eventually pursue them. Aimée Sutton and David Marshall share their perspective on what life is like for those who didn’t... Read More
I've never seen anyone prepare child abuse cases for trial as well as David does.