The Age of Consent to Sexual Intercourse in Washington State
Every state has laws defining the “age of consent,” the age at which a person is determined to be old enough to be capable of legally agreeing to sexual intercourse. In Washington, the age... Read More
Saunders Article Featured in Washington State Bar News
Josh Saunders’s article about changes to civil protection order hearings in House Bill 1320 has been featured in the July issue of Washington State Bar News. The article summarizes the law, which went into... Read More
Major Changes to Washington’s Domestic Violence Laws Go Into Effect
Last year, legislators in Washington began debating and making major changes to how the state handles domestic violence cases in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. This was kickstarted with the passage of HB... Read More
Consent in Washington State: What To Look For And How To Protect Each Other
In sexual encounters, consent is one of the most critical elements. Consent can make the difference between a mutually enjoyable experience, or a horrid and traumatizing crime. Consent is essential for both people taking... Read More
Promoting Prostitution in Washington
Promoting Prostitution in Washington: How A Seemingly Specific Charge is Broadly Applied When hearing about the crime of “promoting prostitution,” you might think that it has very narrow applications. Images of pimps, prostitution stings,... Read More
Defending Parents in CPS Investigations of Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect
No parent ever wants to discover that their family is the subject of a Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) investigation. The most common of these investigations are conducted by Child Protective Services.... Read More
Domestic Violence Cases After Depp v. Heard: How Pundits See The Verdict
The highly publicized between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard, rooted in their domestic violence allegations against each other, has finally come to an end. To the surprise of many, Amber Heard was found to... Read More
5 Big Differences Between Civil and Criminal Cases Alleging Sexual Abuse or Sexual Assault
Many sexual abuse accusations are presented through a criminal case. If the defendant is found guilty, these cases usually end with prison time for the accused. The defendant might also have to pay monetary... Read More
How Would Washington State Domestic Violence Laws Apply between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard?
In early April, the infamous trial in Virginia between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard began. It has captured the public’s attention like few others. And it’s little wonder why. The litigants are well known... Read More
What is Voyeurism?
In basic terms, the crime of voyeurism is essentially any type of spying or surveilling on another person who believes they have an expectation of privacy, for the purposes of sexual desire. It’s known... Read More