What you tell your therapist in confidence may come back to haunt you. We all have emotions or thoughts that we shudder to share even with close friends or family. People seek out counseling as a safe place to unburden themselves without fear of judgment or reprisal. Parents especially put trust in therapists when it Read More…
Author: Jan Olson
Problems with Washington’s Statute of Limitations for Sex Crimes
Accusations Don’t Require Corroborating Evidence, Even After 25+ Years The Washington statute of limitations for most child sexual assault crimes is up to the victim’s 30th birthday. It is conceivable that a person could be prosecuted for sexually assault of a child twenty five years after the alleged incident, as long as a criminal complaint Read More…
“She Said She Was 16!”
AGE OF CONSENT vs. COMMUNICATION WITH A MINOR FOR IMMORAL PURPOSES The age of consent for sexual contact in Washington State is 16, unless the adult is more than 5 years older and in a position of authority (e.g. a teacher or employer). However, there is a lesser known crime in Washington called Communication with Read More…