Sex Crimes

Defend Against Sex Crime Charges in Seattle

Comprehensive Defense for Prostitution, Rape, & Related Charges in WA

There is a wide range of sex charges you can be charged with as laid out in the Washington statutes. The highly experienced Seattle sex crimes lawyer at Hale Law Enterprises has the thorough knowledge of state laws and a formidable court-presence necessary to aggressively fight your sex-crime charges.

Aggressive Defense for First Degree Rape Accusations

In Washington, a person who engages in the forcible compulsion of sexual intercourse with another person will qualify for first-degree rape if they meet one of the following four criteria:

He/ she or through an accomplice uses or threatens to use a deadly weapon
Kidnapping of the victim
Infliction of serious physical injury on the victim
Felonious entry of the building where the victim was located

If you or a loved one have been charged with first-degree rape, you could potentially face very serious sentencing and life-long consequences.

The Seattle sex crimes attorney at Hale Law Enterprises has a very strong record of getting reduced or dropped charges. Call now at (206) 207-4776 for FREE consultation!

Legal Support for Second Degree Rape Charges

Second-degree rape involves a person who engages in sexual intercourse with another person:

Through forced compulsion
Who is incapable of giving consent
Who has a developmental disability and the perpetrator has supervisory authority over, or provides transportation services to the victim
Who is a healthcare patient of the perpetrator and the activity takes place during the healthcare session
Who is a frail elder or vulnerable adult and the perpetrator is not married to him or her

Expert Defense Strategies for Third Degree Rape Cases

This category of rape occurs when a person engages in sexual intercourse with another person who clearly expresses a denial of consent through their words. Additionally, if the perpetrator engages in sexual intercourse with the victim through a substantial threat to the property rights of the victim, they can be charged with third-degree rape.

Representation for a Wide Range of Sex Crimes in Seattle

The Seattle sex crimes attorney, Matthew T. Hale is thoroughly prepared to represent you in any category of sex-crime charge as laid out in the Washington statutes.

Some other categories of sex crimes your Seattle attorney is prepared to handle may include:

Voyeurism
Child molestation, sexual misconduct of a child, and rape of a child
Bigamy
Incest
Indecent exposure
Prostitution
Indecent liberties
Custodial sexual misconduct
Failure to register as a sex offender on time

If you or a loved one have been charged with any of the above crimes, the consequences of a conviction are serious and life-changing. Choose a firm that has the knowledge and tenacity to defend your rights and future.

Call Hale Law Enterprises today at (206) 207-4776 to schedule your free consultation.

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Our Real Results

State of Washington v A.C.
STATE OF WASHINGTON v A.C. DUI
June 2024 - DUI case dismissed on 6/20/24. Client charged with DUI in KCDC Kent courthouse drunk driving and being involved in a rollover accident. Case dismissed in interests of justice for lack of evidence.
STATE OF WASHINGTON V. A.B. ASSAULT
King County Superior Court, January 2022 - Defendant charged with felony Assault 2, facing 9 months in jail. Case resolved with misdemeanor, no jail time.
STATE OF WASHINGTON v. BH, FELONY THEFT 2
King County Superior Court Felony Theft case dismissed on 4/19/23 before first pretrial.
STATE OF WASHINGTON V. J.C. ASSAULT
King County Superior Court, October 2022 - Defendant charged with felony Assault 2 DV, facing 9 months in jail. Case dismissed within 10 days of arraignment in the interests of justice.
STATE OF WASHINGTON VS C.Q. DUI
King County District Court, December 2021 - Defendant charged with DUI, facing 364 days in jail. Case reduced to Negligent Driving, no jail time.

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