Are Indecent Exposure Cases Handled Too Leniently by the Court System? Prosecutors over the decades consistently tell me that the courts handle “Indecent Exposure” cases much too leniently. The feeling is that “exposers” are really a serious breed of sex offender that get away with deviancy. Likewise, therapists also claim that persons engaging in public Read More…
Tag: Criminal Defense
Rape Shield Statute Drawbacks: No Protection Against Those Crying Wolf
Washington’s “Rape Shield Law” limits a person charged with sexual assault from cross-examining their accusers regarding past sexual behavior. The spirit of the rape shield law is admirable and has merit. Clearly, just because someone has ‘slept around’ or has a kinky sex life, does not mean they consented to sexual contact on every occasion. Read More…
Failure to Register as a Sex Offender is a Crime
Failure to register (FTR) after a sex offense conviction is a separate and serious crime. What happens if you fail to register as a sex offender? It is either a felony or a gross misdemeanor, depending on the underlying conviction. A FTR conviction can result in jail time. If you are facing charges for failure Read More…