Videos on Sex Crimes, Child Abuse, and Domestic Violence Cases
07 Feb 2020
Should a Criminal Defendant Testify? In a Criminal Case Does the Defense Need to Present Witnesses? How to Interview a Child How Do You Know If Your Client Is Innocent? How Do You Build... Read More
In a Civil Child Sex Abuse Case Are There Any Other Defendants Other Than the Accused Abuser?
07 Feb 2020
CONTACT US NOW Why There are Often Two or More Defendants in a Civil Child Sex Abuse Case. When a person is charged criminally with child sex abuse, they usually face the charge alone.... Read More
What If a Person Sued for Child Sex Abuse Doesn’t Have Much Money? How Can They Afford to Try the Case or Settle It?
07 Feb 2020
CONTACT US NOW How Can You Defend Yourself in a Child Sex Abuse Case if You Don't Have Much Money? Judgments for childhood sexual abuse can award a little money or a great deal... Read More
Does It Matter Which Child Sex Abuse Case You Handle First? A Criminal Case and Civil Case?
07 Feb 2020
CONTACT US NOW Learn Whether to Defend a Criminal or a Civil Child Sex Abuse Case First. The Fifth Amendment privilege against self-incrimination has several benefits for the accused in a criminal case. The... Read More
How Does One Defend Against a Damages Claim in a Child Sex Abuse Case?
07 Feb 2020
CONTACT US NOW Learn What Needs to Be Done to Defend Against A Claim for Compensation for Child Sex Abuse. In defending against a civil claim for damages for child sex abuse, investigation can... Read More
When is it too Late for a Person to Sue Someone for Child Sex Abuse?
07 Feb 2020
CONTACT US NOW You Could Be Sued by Someone for Child Sex Abuse Years After the Supposed Abuse. There is a time limit for filing in court a civil claim for compensation, and different... Read More
Appeals and Other Post-Conviction Relief
14 Jun 2018
If you have been convicted of a crime you have the option of an appeal, or of seeking release from prison through a personal restraint petition (also known as habeas corpus). The Marshall Defense... Read More
Communication with a Minor for Immoral Purposes
29 May 2018
In Washington State, it is illegal to communicate with minors in a way that encourages them towards sexual misconduct. The penalties are more severe if the communication is electronic, that is, by computer or... Read More
Spanking that Leaves Bruises
24 May 2018
If you are a parent, guardian, or other caregiver under investigation by law enforcement or Child Protective Services (CPS) because of allegations that you spanked a child in your care and left bruises, it... Read More
Dependency Cases
24 May 2018
At The Marshall Defense Firm, we have helped many clients facing a dependency petition in juvenile court and know that losing custody of a child is a frightening possibility for any parent. With so... Read More