It is a crime under Washington law for a person to fail to register as a sex offender when legally required to do so. The offense can result in felony charges and confinement in state prison for up to 10 years. Please contact a skilled criminal defense attorney now if you or a loved one [...]
Voyeurism is the crime where you essentially spy on another person for sexual purposes and do so when the other person believes he or she has a right to privacy. A prosecutor can charge voyeurism as either a felony or misdemeanor depending on the facts of your case. If you or a loved one is [...]
Federal law makes it a serious crime for any person to “sexually exploit” a child. Federal prosecutors often use this law to file internet related sex crime charges against a person. If you are found guilty of sexually exploiting a child, you will likely serve years in federal prison. Please contact a skilled criminal defense [...]
You generally commit the crime of aggravated sexual abuse under federal law if you force another person to engage in a sex act. The crime can be charged in a variety of different contexts, and a conviction can result in years and perhaps life in federal prison. If you or a loved one is facing [...]
Under Washington law, commercial sexual abuse of a minor is a serious crime that involves a person soliciting, offering, or trying to have sex with a minor in exchange for something of value. The offense is charged as a felony and a conviction could result in a state prison term of up to 10 years. [...]
Washington law says it’s a crime if you communicate with a minor for “immoral purposes.” Prosecutors sometimes charge the crime as a gross misdemeanor, and a conviction could result in up to one year in jail. However, if you communicated by electronic means, including simply sending texts or emails, the charge is elevated to a [...]
People in Washington are guilty of promoting prostitution in the first degree if they force or threaten someone to engage in prostitution. The crime is a serious felony under Washington law that can result in custody in state prison for up to a decade. If you or a loved one is facing prostitution charges, please [...]
Washington law makes it a crime for a person to both view and possess child pornography. A child pornography conviction is a felony offense that can be punished by over a year in state prison. If you or someone you know is facing a child pornography charge, it is critical to contact an experienced criminal [...]
Charges of child molestation in Washington State can disrupt a person's life forever. They can break apart a family, result in the loss of a person's job, and may even require moving to a different geographical location. These charges must be taken seriously and handled by a knowledgeable defense attorney. The Seattle criminal lawyers at [...]
Black & Askerov is a Seattle criminal defense firm. Our attorneys have over 30 years of combined experience in advocating for the rights of clients on criminal defense matters – this includes cases involving the rape of a child. The latter crime is an extremely serious offense with life-altering consequences. If you or a loved [...]
