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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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 […]

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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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