Black & Askerov is a Seattle criminal defense firm. Our attorneys have over 30 years of combined experience in advocating for the rights of clients on criminal defense matters – this includes cases involving the rape of a child. The latter crime is an extremely serious offense with life-altering consequences. If you or a loved [...]

Rape and indecent liberties are two very severe sex crimes in Washington. The following examines the laws and penalties for each. If you or a loved one has been accused of either rape or indecent liberties, it's critical that you contact an experienced criminal defense attorney now. The penalties for these crimes are drastic and [...]

Assault with sexual motivation is a serious crime under Washington law. The crime essentially includes two components: (1) an assault; and, (2) a sexual motivation enhancement. This enhancement can drastically increase the penalty for the underlying assault. Thus, it's critical to contact an experienced Seattle or Washington criminal defense attorney now if you're facing this [...]