If a person is found to be trespassing on school property, particularly if they have broken in or done any damage, it is very likely the Police...

This sounds like an assault. The law does allow parents to physically discipline their minor children so long as it is reasonable and moderate, but...

My girl friend is is 14 and i am 35 mouths older than her is it legal for us to have sex?

Yes. For a person 14-16 it is legal to be sexual with a person less than 48 months older than them so long as it is consensual. Sexting or nude...

Do offenders sentenced on Failure to Register earn good time?

Yes. They are entitled to up to 1/3 off their sentence for earned early release if they stay out of trouble.

Sold item on craigslist, buyer later tells me they are fake?

If you did not represent that the item was authentic, and they did not ask, then there certainly is no criminal law violation. The police will not...

Statutory Rape in Washington was renamed Rape of a Child in 1990. Child Molestation Third Degree is sexual contact, but not penetration, of a child...

You are not the police. If you have information that suggests someone is committing a crime then call the police. Playing cop is dangerous and...

There is no mechanism under current Washington law to get off of lifetime supervision. The ISRB, DOC and others have been asking that a mechanism...

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For a first offense Failure to Register in adult Court the standard sentencing range is 0 to 12 months in the County Jail. Sometimes the...

Can I prosecute a 21 yr old man who is in a sexual relationship with my 16 yr old daughter??

No. It is not a crime. She is old enough to choose her partners. Perhaps a more supportive approach, rather than threats to prosecute, would allow...