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…
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“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…
16 Is Not Okay
Communicating With A Minor For Immoral Purposes (CMIP) Washington state has a sex crime on the books with a very old name: Communication With A Minor For Immoral Purposes. “CMIP” is a gross misdemeanor, with a maximum possible punishment of 364 days in jail and a $5000 fine. There is no mandatory minimum sentence upon Read More…