Deborah C. England

Attorney · Seattle University School of Law

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What Is Date Rape?
Sexual assault perpetrated by an acquaintance, such as a date, is still rape. A relationship between the victim and defendant doesn't negate the crime. But issues of proof can make these cases hard to prove.
Parental Responsibility for a Child's Criminal Actions
Each state imposes legal responsibility on parents and legal guardians for the delinquent and criminal acts of minors in their charge.
Tampering With Evidence
Tampering with evidence is the crime of altering, destroying, or concealing physical evidence with the intent to affect the outcome of a criminal investigation or court proceeding.
How Lawyers Choose Juries
Criminal defendants have a Sixth Amendment right to a public trial by an impartial jury. An impartial jury must represent a fair cross-section of the community, which begins with a jury pool and then jury selection.
Criminal Liability
Criminal liability refers to responsibility for a crime and the penalty society imposes for the crime.
Obstruction of Justice
Generally speaking, a person commits criminal obstruction by engaging in any act that interferes with the investigation or prosecution of a crime.
Now That Personal Use of Marijuana Is Legal in Washington, Can an Employer Still Test for Use?
Employers in Washington, like employers in most states, may continue to test for marijuana. But there are certain limits.
Online Threats Versus The First Amendment
Question: Can a person be convicted of a crime for posting a threat on the Internet, even one that is part of a rap lyric? Doesn't the First Amendment protect expressions like this?
Is Sexual Harassment in the Workplace a Crime?
Sexual harassment, if accomplished by acts that are crimes, can become a criminal matter.
State Civil Commitment for Sex Offenders
Sex offender registration is one of the post-sentence penalties that states impose on people convicted of certain sexual offenses. Twenty states (and the federal government) also have “sexual predator” laws.
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