Q & A with Jan Olson, Seattle Criminal Defense Lawyer What should I do when my teenager has been charged with a sex crime? I’ve been a criminal defense attorney, and representing juveniles, for nearly 40 years. I have learned that when a juvenile is charged with a sex crime, his or her parents should Read More…
Category: Criminal Sex Offense
What to Expect When Registering as a Sex Offender
A Conversation with Jan Olson, Seattle Criminal Defense Lawyer Q: Clients convicted of sex offense crimes must have a lot of questions about the process of Sex Offender Registration. What can they expect from the process in general? When a person is convicted of certain sex offenses, they are required to register as a sex Read More…
Police Chief Falsely Accused of Rape Reinstated
“He raped me, and he thinks he is going to get away with it because he is a police officer.” I have heard this “reverse bias” comment many times. A “good-ol-boy” network of protection helping rapists because they “wear a badge”. People often believe that law enforcement personnel are bullet-proof from criminal charges and can Read More…