Age of consent laws in Washington
Age of consent laws aren’t as straightforward as they seem and violations can lead to life-altering consequences. Here are the basics: What is the Age of consent in Washington Consent [...]
3 Ways the police can legally enter your Washington home
If the police illegally enter your home, they know that they cannot use any evidence they find in court. This is known as the fruit of the poisonous tree doctrine. Essentially, evidenc [...]
3 ways criminal charges can affect your career development
Whether you get arrested during an unexpected traffic stop or at the front door of your home, you will naturally worry about what your arrest may mean for your future. Will you end up [...]
What you need to know about child pornography laws in Washington
The possession and/or viewing of child pornography is not covered by First Amendment free speech rights and the penalties are severe. In this era, most child pornography charges involv [...]
Romeo and Juliet Law in Washington
In 1988, Washington State set its age of consent at 16. Here is what that means and when/if exceptions apply. What does age of consent mean? This is the minimum age, in this case 16, w [...]
What changes did the Supreme Court make to your Miranda rights?
The Miranda Warning is one of the best-known protections for individuals accused of a criminal offense. Following a Supreme Court ruling decades ago, police departments across the coun [...]
Washington State Sex Offender Registry
Washington requires sex offenders to register their home address, place of employment and/or school with law enforcement. This information will appear on the Washington Sex Offender Pu [...]
Affirmative Defenses in Washington State
A successful criminal defense requires that you generate a reasonable doubt about whether you committed a crime or not. The evidence that the state gathers against you will have a dire [...]
White-Collar Crime
White-collar crime is so named because it generally involves financial issues. White-collar professionals, like accountants and those in the financial sector, may be involved in these [...]