In Washington State, the offense of Communicating With a Minor for Immoral Purposes (commonly referred to as CMIP) is governed by RCW 9.68A.090. CMIP is a serious crime that can result in felony or gross misdemeanor charges, depending on the facts of your case. But a common question our attorneys get asked is: what exactly [...]
Washington law carves out three different degrees of rape. These are rape in the first degree, rape in the second degree, and rape in the third degree. Third degree rape involves non-consensual sex and a threat of harm to the "victim's" property rights. Rape in the third degree is a serious felony (as opposed to [...]
There are three different degrees of rape under Washington law. Rape in the first degree is considered the most severe offense of all three, but note that second degree rape is a Class A felony that can result in a life sentence. Please contact a skilled criminal defense attorney now if you are being charged [...]
Washington law has three different degrees of rape. The most serious is rape in the first degree, which is considered a Class A felony punishable by life in prison. Please contact a skilled criminal defense attorney now if you have been charged with any type of sex crime. How Does Washington Law Define Rape in [...]
Washington’s criminal justice system includes several programs aimed at rehabilitation, one of which is the Special Sex Offender Sentencing Alternative (SSOSA). This program provides eligible offenders with a sentencing option that emphasizes treatment over incarceration. Please contact a skilled criminal defense attorney now if you or a loved one has been convicted of any type [...]
Washington law says that you are generally guilty of sexual misconduct with a minor in the second degree if you have sexual contact with a minor and you are in a supervisory relationship with that person. The crime is charged as a misdemeanor (as opposed to a felony) and a conviction can result in up [...]
Under Washington law, you are generally guilty of sexual misconduct with a minor in the first degree if you have sexual intercourse with a minor and you are in a supervisory relationship with that person. The crime is charged as a felony (as opposed to a misdemeanor) and a conviction can result in up to [...]
One of Washington’s child pornography laws involves dealing in depictions of minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct. This particular criminal offense is a serious felony under Washington law, punishable by up to a decade in state prison. Please contact a skilled criminal defense attorney now if you or a loved one is facing any type [...]
Washington law says that you are guilty of sexual exploitation of a minor if you force or cause a minor to engage in sex, knowing that it will be photographed or part of a live performance. The crime is charged as a felony offense (as opposed to a misdemeanor) and a conviction can lead to [...]
Under Washington criminal law, you generally commit the crime of indecent liberties if you have sexual contact with another person and either do so by means of physical force or threats, or when the “victim” is incapable of providing consent. The offense is similar to rape. Indecent liberties is a serious felony in Washington (as [...]
