Child and Statutory Rape Defense Built to Protect You
The age of consent for sexual relations in the state of Washington is 16. It is important to remember, though, that an adult who is more than 3 years older than the victim who engages in or seeks to engage in sexual activity with a child under 16 can be charged with a felony child rape. Regardless of whether the sex is believed to be consensual, or you were even purposely misled by the alleged victim, you can be charged with child rape (commonly known as "statutory rape"), if you have sexual contact with someone under 16.
The consequences for these criminal charges are extremely serious, and can compromise your freedom, your job and your reputation. Our firm's founding attorney, Erik Kaeding, is a veteran criminal defense lawyer with more than 15 years of experience successfully serving clients in and around the Kent, Washington, area. When serious allegations have been made, you need serious representation. You need the Law Office of Erik P. Kaeding.
Helping Protect the Rest of Your Life
A sex crime conviction can haunt you for the rest of your life. Not only can you face a serious prison sentence, but you may also have decades of probation and be required to register as a sex offender for the rest of your life. Even if you are 19 and your girlfriend is 15, a child rape charge can change your life.
As a highly respected criminal defense law firm, our office has helped people of all ages fight serious felony allegations. We can take on a range of child rape and related charges, such as:
- Statutory rape
- Child molestation
- Child pornography
- Indecent liberties
- Online solicitation of a minor
- Communication with a minor for immoral purposes
Even if you believe the person you are consorting with in an online chat room or in person is over 18, if that person is actually under 16 and you are more than 3 years older, then you can be arrested and charged.
We are here to fully review the allegations against you and explore all options for getting charges reduced or dropped. If we feel your case needs to go to court, we aggressively represent you in front of a judge or jury, and we put more than a decade of proven trial success behind you. We also keep you engaged, involved and informed throughout the process.
The Representation You Rely On Makes a Difference
Sex crime cases are highly complex and demand the attention of a professional with meaningful experience handling these kinds of cases.
Call the Law Office of Erik P. Kaeding locally at 253-480-3704, toll-free at 888-345-0929 or contact us online to schedule your free initial consultation. In-jail visits and flexible scheduling options are available as needed.
