By Daniel Pollack, MSSA, Esq. We all make mistakes: Our perception or judgment turns out to be wrong. There is a misunderstanding. We are inattentive. We fail to act appropriately to deter an avoidable negative outcome. At an early age we all heard our parents and teachers tell us that when we make a mistake Read More…
Category: Legal News
No Lack of Consent Required – Rape in the Third Degree Laws Have Changed
Many people make the connection that rape or sexual assault is occurring when the victim is clearly expressing lack of consent. They are saying “no” to the sexual act. However, there are changes to the law that says no such lack of consent needs to be expressed. RCW 9A.44.060 formerly read as follows: A person Read More…
Juveniles In Washington Can Now Sext and Not Get Prosecuted
Back in August, I blogged about the injustice of a juvenile receiving a criminal conviction for sexting (see “Sexting Teen Convicted Dealing In Child Pornography”). The Washington Supreme Court invited our legislature to fix this injustice. The legislature appeared willing to do so (see “Washington Considers Changes”). Substitute House Bill 1742 (SHB 1742) describes the Read More…