Seattle Attorneys: Indecent LibertiesAccording to Washington State law, a person has committed an act of indecent liberties when they intentionally cause another person to have sexual contact with them. When a person is accused of indecent liberties, in most instances the liberties have occurred in the company of a child, however, indecent liberties can also take place in presence of a developmentally disabled person or even a medical patient when the accused is a care giver. Furthermore, bodily contact is not a requirement for the filing of criminal charges or in consequence, a conviction. In some instances even incidental or an accidental exposure or gesture in the presence of a child have been sufficient to merit sexual intent and may be enough to be charged. In addition, an indecent liberty may also be a form of communication of indecent conversation, regardless of one’s personal intent. Suspected of Indecent Liberties? Call a defense attorney immediatelyIn the event that a child makes an allegation of an adult committing a crime of a sexual nature against them, the accused is immediately faced with profound and occasionally irrational prejudice. Children often understand or are led to believe in things that are not actually true. If in fact the accusations are true, the defendant must still take measures to insure that the prosecution does not push for a consequence that does not fit the merits of the crime or act to embellish the charges in any way. The Law Offices James Newton believes that all people, regardless of the charges they face, deserve experiences and aggressive legal representation. We have over 60 years of combined experience defending people in the greater Seattle area and throughout the state of Washington. Time is a critical element in criminal defense, and we are determined to keep it on our side. Lead attorney James Newton can take a call at 3 a.m. and meet a client thirty minutes later. When you contact our office, we will try and get back to you within the hour. You may have made one bad choice, or you may be a victim of false accusations—don't let it ruin your lifeIf you are a suspect in an investigation involving a sexual offense or have been charged with a sex crime, invest in the services of the right lawyer and give yourself a chance at the best possible outcome. Some charges associated with indecent liberties can carry sentences of 10 years in prison or more if additional charges are linked to the offense. Call toll free: 1-866-LAW-2345, or e-mail us as soon as possible and begin your defense today. Attorneys at our Kent, Washington law office defend adults and juveniles in the Seattle-Tacoma area and throughout the state. |
