Can You Possess a Gun as a Washington Sex Offender?
If you’ve been convicted of a sex offense in Washington, one of the most common and serious questions is whether you can legally possess a [...]
Is Consent Always a Defense to a Rape Charge in Washington?
No, not all the time. Consent can be a defense to certain rape charges in Washington, but it doesn’t work as viable defense under every [...]
What Is a Sexual Motivation Enhancement Under Washington Law?
If you are charged with a crime in Washington, the State may seek to add a “sexual motivation” enhancement to the underlying offense. In Washington, [...]
What’s the Difference Between Luring of a Child and Enticement of a Minor in Washington?
When it comes to sex-related or child-targeted offenses, Washington law draws important distinctions between crimes that may sound similar. Consider, for example, the two crimes of [...]
What Are “Immoral Purposes” in the Crime of Communicating With a Minor?
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 [...]
Washington Law on Rape in the Third Degree
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 [...]
Second Degree Rape Under Washington Law
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 [...]
Washington Law on Rape in the First Degree
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 [...]
Understanding the Special Sex Offender Sentencing Alternative (SSOSA) Under Washington Law
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 [...]
Washington Law on Sexual Misconduct With a Minor in the Second Degree
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 [...]