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An Arkansas father who suffered terribly from false child abuse allegations has harnessed that experience to get the law there changed. Now, when a physician in Arkansas concludes that a child’s injuries show they have... Read More

Recently at the Marshall Defense Firm we had a sexsomnia case. We’d never had one before and had never had occasion to learn about sexsomnia, a sleep disorder. Learning about it fascinated us. It also... Read More

It is common knowledge that as time passes, memories fade.  But many people think that memories of traumatic events work differently. They think that while some people retain vivid memories of a traumatic event they’ve... Read More

The age of consent in Washington state is 16. That means that sexual acts with a 16- or 17-year-old are legal except in certain situations where there is a power imbalance between the adult and... Read More

A conviction for a sex crime, child abuse, or domestic violence can feel like a devastating blow, especially after you’ve given your all in a difficult legal battle. It’s important for people who have been... Read More

The Special Sex Offender Sentencing Alternative, often abbreviated SSOSA (and pronounced like the last name of a famous baseball hitter), was enacted by Washington’s legislature in 1984 and has undergone several revisions since.  This law... Read More

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 at... Read More

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 1320,... Read More

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 part... Read More

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, and... Read More