Prosecutor Misconduct in Child Rape Case

In 2006, Bryce Smiley (hereinafter “Mr. Smiley”) was 15 when his father remarried. The blended family included a stepsister, who was 8 years old at the time the family starting living together.  Mr. Smiley joined the military in January, 2011, and was deployed to Afghanistan in December 2012.  Very shortly after the deployment, the stepsister Read More…

Buyer Beware: Undercover Sex Stings

BUYER BEWARE: INCREASED UNDERCOVER SEX STINGS IN WASHINGTON STATE  One hears about this all too often:  an “interested party” sets up a meeting through social media, such as “Craigslist,” with another person indicating willingness to provide sexual services.  Both are consenting adults.  Or, even worse, the meeting is between a sex solicitor and an under-aged, albeit Read More…