Sex crimes in Washington can be charged as either misdemeanors or felony offenses. Many factors impact the severity of charges for sex crimes, including the use of force, the severity of the crime, and the use of minors. At Jennifer Horwitz Law, our Seattle criminal defense attorneys work with individuals accused of sex crimes to […]
Continue reading…Sextortion and Catfishing: Understanding the Legal Risks
Online scams and criminal activities have increased substantially. Offenders no longer need to search for their victims in person. They can sit behind a device and find their victims online. However, some individuals may be accused of criminal activity even though they only sought friendship or companionship. Therefore, it is crucial to understand the laws […]
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Understanding Washington’s Identity Theft Laws in Catfishing Cases
Catfishing scams caused more than 650 Washington state residents to lose over $32 million in 2021. Lying about your weight or appearance is not a crime. Everyone wants to make themselves look better online. However, catfishing is more than making oneself look better. In this blog, our Washington criminal defense lawyers discuss catfishing scams and […]
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The Risk of Alcohol Paired With Sexual Contact
When drugs or alcohol is involved and people have sexual contact -especially when they don’t know each other well and are not regular sexual partners, there can be questions about whether each person was capable of consent. No matter what state you’re in, alcohol changes everything when it comes to consent, and that’s where the […]
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Accused of Harassment After an Online Date? Understanding Your Rights
Online dating has complicated the early stages of the dating experience. As a Seattle harassment defense attorney, I’ve seen how online dating misunderstandings can spiral into serious legal trouble. Here’s what you need to know about harassment laws in Washington—and how to protect yourself. What Counts as Harassment Under Washington Law? In Washington, harassment is […]
Continue reading…Cyberbullying and Harassment Laws: What Defendants Need to Know
Bullying and harassment occur in schools and colleges. However, online harassment and bullying can occur at any age. Even adults can be the victims of cyberbullying and harassment. In this blog, our Seattle criminal defense attorneys discuss criminal charges for cyberbullying and harassment and the penalties you could face if you are convicted for cybercrimes. […]
Continue reading…The Role of Intent in Online Scams: Can Lack of Malicious Intent Be a Defense?
Computer and internet fraud covers a wide range of criminal activities, including online scams and other activities intended to trick someone into giving the perpetrator money, financial details, personal injury, or other items of value. The Internet Crime Complaint Center receives an average of 758,000 complaints of Internet scams each year. In 2023, 880,418 complaints […]
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Juveniles and Reckless Endangerment: Special Considerations
Reckless endangerment is a serious criminal charge in Washington State. A conviction could result in fines, jail time, and other penalties. If a juvenile is charged with reckless endangerment, the criminal record could have life-long consequences. Our Seattle criminal defense attorney discusses special considerations parents need to know if their child is charged with reckless […]
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The Role of Counseling and Rehabilitation in Domestic Violence Cases
Domestic violence covers a wide range of criminal activity involving a household or family member. It also includes violence against current or previous spouses, intimate partners, and people with whom you share a child. Examples of crimes that could result in domestic violence charges include, but are not limited to, assault, harassment, stalking, sex offenses, […]
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Resolving Protection Orders: How Settlement Agreements Can Keep You Out of Court
Protection orders are issued by the court to protect someone from harm. The order prohibits a party from taking specific actions related to the protected party. Violating protective orders could lead to criminal prosecution. Have you been served with a temporary protection order and notice of hearing in Washington State? If so, and the protection […]
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