Seattle Sex Crimes Defense Attorney
Washington has some of the toughest laws on sex crimes in the nation. Your community may be even tougher on you if you are accused of a sex crime, even if you are not convicted. If you are convicted, you may face lengthy jail time, heavy fines, a ruined reputation and a lifetime listing on the sex offender registration.
You need a sensitive, yet aggressive, defense when confronted with a sex crime charge: Your reputation and freedom depend on it.
To present a strong defense and effectively tell your side of the story, call an aggressive, experienced and sensitive defense attorney at Jensen Legal. For more than 20 years, Seattle sex crimes defense lawyer Kris Jensen has represented people accused of a variety of crimes.
Experienced Handling of Sex Crime Cases
Attorney Jensen is an experienced criminal defense lawyer who also has valuable experience as a judge pro tem in several Washington district courts. As he decided cases, he gathered unique insight into what makes a strong defense, how the prosecution develops its cases, and what steps a defense attorney can take to help clients accused of sex crimes. His experience and insights make our firm uniquely qualified to defend you against serious charges and help you through the criminal process.
At Jensen Legal, we handle many different types of sex crime charges such as:
- Rape
- Prostitution
- Sexual assault
- Indecent exposure
- Child abuse
- Child molestation
- Possession of child pornography
- Juvenile sex crimes
We also handle cases of domestic violence that include allegations of sexual abuse or molestation. Our firm handles cases where an adult child accuses a family member of abuse that occurred when he or she was younger. If you face sexual abuse allegations, we can help protect your rights and defend you against the allegations.
We Know How to Handle the Defense of Consent in Rape Cases
According to Washington Pattern Jury Instructions-Criminal (WPIC) 18.25, the defense in a rape case is required to prove that the "victim" consented by a preponderance of the evidence. The federal court, however, expressed concern about the constitutionality of making the defendant prove consent. At Jensen Legal, we also have such reservations. We believe that during a rape trial involving the defense of consent the defendant should object as much as possible, give good instructions to the jury, contest the use of WPIC 18.25, and hold the prosecution to its burden of proving rape beyond a reasonable doubt. It is possible that the federal courts will eventually find that Washington state's requirement of making the defense prove consent by a preponderance of the evidence is an unconstitutional affirmative defense and infringes on a defendant's right to remain silent.
Contact Us to Learn About the Washington Sex Offender Registration Program
For aggressive sexual assault defense or representation if you have been accused of any sex crime, or to gain a better understanding of what it means to be listed as a sex offender, contact Jensen Legal today for a free initial consultation and case analysis. We are committed to be accessible to our clients and to give honest assessments and updates on cases.