The Marshall Defense Firm

Few criminal convictions can damage a reputation as much as a child abuse conviction can. Accusations of hurting a child, whether your own child or one entrusted to your care, can have life-long effects,... Read More

Domestic violence prosecutions can be long and difficult.  Emotions often run high. When a prosecutor charges a crime as domestic violence, it’s a way of saying the complainant is one of the people closest... Read More

For over two decades, The Marshall Defense Firm has specialized in representing those who have been accused of crimes of a particularly sensitive nature, including things like child physical abuse.  In Washington, adults can... Read More

Due process concerns lie at the very heart of the legal system. That’s why we’re devoting two posts to it. If you haven’t yet read the first one, we recommend starting with it.  Due... Read More

Due process concerns lie at the very heart of the legal system. The idea is that the legal system is supposed to follow certain procedures. A decision made arbitrarily might find facts accurately, and... Read More

Child sexual abuse allegations are among the most serious and frightening a person can face.  An allegation of a sex crime against a child comes with a great deal of stigma and the potential... Read More

How are Sexual Assault Crimes Prosecuted in Washington? “Sexual assault” is not the name of any crime in Washington state. Instead, “sexual assault” is a category that includes many crimes. RCW 70.125.030(7) defines sexual... Read More

Actor Kevin Spacey recently underwent trial in London on charges of sexual assault. Four men said he had assaulted them between 2001 and 2013. He was acquitted of all charges. Suppose Mr. Spacey and... Read More