The One Question Your Attorney Must Answer to Defend You against a Sex Crime Charge
Sex crime charges are different. The disgust they provoke in jurors is one of the things that makes them different from most other criminal charges. So is the absence, frequently, of any physical evidence;...Read More
What’s the Difference Between a Protection Order and a Restraining Order?
Washington law provides certain legal mechanisms to individuals concerned that they may become the target of violent, intimidating, or controlling behavior by someone else, often a family member or a significant other. If you’ve...Read More
What You Need to Know About Washington State Sexual Assault Laws
In the modern world, where both increased sexual freedom and campaigns like the #metoo movement compete for cultural bandwidth, it can be surprisingly difficult to know what sorts of behaviors constitute sexual assault and...Read More
When Is Someone Too Drunk to Legally Consent to Sex?
Consent is a complex and controversial topic that has been in the public eye in recent years due, in part, to several high-profile sexual assault cases. Perhaps you’ve even seen the widely-circulated video released...Read More
What to Know When Your Child is Being Accused of a Sex Crime
If your child is the subject of a sex crime investigation or prosecution, you’re probably feeling a lot of things: disbelief, anger, hurt, embarrassment, concern for your child’s future. All these feelings are normal...Read More
What Is a “He Said, She Said” Case?
Accusations of rape and other sex crimes are notoriously difficult to investigate and resolve due to their nature. Most of these cases arise from events which happen in private when only the accused and...Read More
Can a Mentally Incapacitated Person Consent to Sex?
Consent is a hot topic right now in discussions everywhere about sexual mores and politics. It’s nearly impossible these days to listen in on any conversation about sex—whether it be in an educational institution,...Read More
What is the Washington Statute of Limitations for a Sex Crime?
Sexual harassment and sexual assault claims are having a moment of intense media coverage and focus. While for some this phenomenon means relief from many years of silence, for others it can mean a...Read More
How to Not Incriminate Yourself on Social Media When Accused of Sexual Assault or Child Abuse
While social media has become an integral part of everyday life and communication for many people, it’s easy to forget that social media content is not really private. Things you post on Facebook, Instagram,...Read More
What is the Fresh Complaint Rule?
When you are facing sexual assault charges, you may find yourself frustrated with and confused by the complexity of the legal system. Being a defendant in such a case can include an unwelcome, high-stakes...Read More