Washington’s “Rape Shield Law” limits a person charged with sexual assault from cross-examining their accusers regarding past sexual behavior. The spirit of the rape shield law is admirable and has merit. Clearly, just because someone has ‘slept around’ or has a kinky sex life, does not mean they consented to sexual contact on every occasion. Read More…
Category: Legal News
Private Attorney vs Public Defender: Is it Worth the Money?
If you are facing criminal charges, one of the main stresses will be financial. An arrest may mean the loss of income from missed work. You might even lose your job if jail time is prolonged. You will also need to weigh the cost of hiring a private attorney versus utilizing the services of a Read More…
Posting Bail – What You Need To Know
If you have been arrested, or are under investigation for a crime and worry that an arrest is imminent, you likely have questions about posting bail. In Washington State, all offenses with the exception of capital murder must be considered for bail. How is the amount of bail determined? Bail is always determined by two Read More…