In the digital age, it’s easier than ever to stumble upon disturbing or illegal content online - sometimes without meaning to. But what happens if you accidentally view child pornography in Washington State? Could you still be charged with a crime? The answer depends on your intent, your actions after realizing what you saw, and [...]
In Washington State, the offense of Communicating With a Minor for Immoral Purposes (commonly referred to as CMIP) is governed by RCW 9.68A.090. CMIP is a serious crime that can result in felony or gross misdemeanor charges, depending on the facts of your case. But a common question our attorneys get asked is: what exactly [...]
Washington law says that you are guilty of possessing child pornography in the second degree if you knowingly possess a visual or printed matter depicting a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct. The crime is charged as a felony offense (as opposed to a misdemeanor), and a conviction can lead to a decade behind bars. [...]
Under Washington law, you commit the crime of possessing child pornography in the first degree if you knowingly possess a visual or printed matter depicting a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct (with "sexually explicit conduct" including something like sexual intercourse or masturbation). A conviction of a first degree possession charge is a serious felony [...]
Washington law makes it a crime for you to distribute child pornography. The offense is charged as a felony (as opposed to a misdemeanor), and a conviction can result in a state prison sentence of up to 10 years. Please contact a skilled criminal defense attorney now if you or a loved one is facing [...]
One of Washington’s child pornography laws involves dealing in depictions of minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct. This particular criminal offense is a serious felony under Washington law, punishable by up to a decade in state prison. Please contact a skilled criminal defense attorney now if you or a loved one is facing any type [...]
Enticement of a minor is the federal offense where you persuade a person under the age of 18 to engage in prostitution or an illegal sex act. Enticement is a crime that federal prosecutors often file in internet sex crime cases. The offense is a serious matter that can result in years in federal prison, [...]
Federal law makes it a serious crime for any person to “sexually exploit” a child. Federal prosecutors often use this law to file internet related sex crime charges against a person. If you are found guilty of sexually exploiting a child, you will likely serve years in federal prison. Please contact a skilled criminal defense [...]
You generally commit the crime of aggravated sexual abuse under federal law if you force another person to engage in a sex act. The crime can be charged in a variety of different contexts, and a conviction can result in years and perhaps life in federal prison. If you or a loved one is facing [...]
You generally commit the crime of luring if you lure a minor away from the public with an intent harm the person’s health or safety. Luring is a serious felony under Washington law and a conviction can lead to years in state prison. Please contact a skilled criminal defense attorney now if you or a [...]
