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 [...]
It’s a crime under Washington law for a person to promote commercial sexual abuse of a minor. The offense is a serious felony, and a conviction could lead to a life sentence in state prison. Please contact a skilled criminal defense attorney now if you or a loved one is being charged with any type [...]
Washington law says that it’s a crime for any person to agree to exchange money (or anything of value) for sexual contact with a minor. The offense is charged as a serious felony (as opposed to a misdemeanor) and a conviction can result in up to 10 years in state prison. Please contact a skilled [...]
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 [...]
