Videos on Sex Crimes, Child Abuse, and Domestic Violence Cases
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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
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
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
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
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