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Voyeurism
Seattle-Tacoma Lawyers: Invasion of Privacy
Invasion of privacy and the use of cameras in public and private places is, with the advent of digital photography, the Internet, and cell phone cameras, a growing issue. In Washington State, the courts have recently questioned overly aggressive interpretations of laws regarding non-consensual voyeurism. If you have been accused of invasion of privacy and charged under anti-voyeurism laws, it is important to consult with a lawyer at the first opportunity and avoid making mistakes that might later interfere with your defense. The consequences of conviction are serious, including registration as a convicted sex offender.
If you would like to speak with an attorney from our criminal defense firm, the Law Offices of James Newton, PLLC, call 866.529.2345 We answer calls and e-mail 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
What constitutes invasion of privacy?
It is no crime to photograph or view a person who is in a public place. The Washington Supreme Court recently ruled that it was not illegal for two men to use a mini-cam to photograph up women's skirts in a public place, or to publish the photos on the Internet. However, the court has said that if a person is in a bedroom, a bathroom, a tanning booth, or a dressing room, he or she is entitled to a reasonable expectation of privacy, unless the voyeurism is consensual.
If you have been charged with taking photographs for sexual gratification in a place where the subject had a reasonable expectation of privacy and without that person's consent, our lawyers will provide an aggressive defense.
Contact a Invasion Privacy Defense Attorneys Today
If you have been accused of Voyeurism, it is essential that you begin the process of building your defense now. To schedule an appointment to discuss how we can help you, Call toll free: 866.529.2345, as soon as possible and begin your defense today.
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