Month: July 2016

False Rape Accusations: is this a Thing?

Are False Rape Accusations Really a Thing? - Seattle Criminal Lawyer Blog

False Rape Accusations: is this a Thing?

Published July 26, 2016 by Craig Platt

Even criminal defense attorneys, like me, need to be reminded occasionally about the presumption of innocence.

I read a piece recently in Seattle’s “Stranger” about Matt Hickey (no joke, that’s his name), a well known techie who was being accused of sexually assaulting several women. I confess. After reading it I was pretty convinced that he must be guilty of rape. I’m not on his jury and not his lawyer, so I am free to think (and say) whatever I want.

But, then, I began to reflect on similar cases I have worked on as a criminal defense lawyer.

Technology: The Best Tool To Target Terrorism?

Published July 20, 2016 by Craig Platt

OK, this time it’s personal. It hasn’t been, lately; I’ve been watching the recent carnage in a sort of state of shock. It seems surreal, as if it can’t really be happening. Not part of my world. Too horrible. And sad. And depressing.

Promenade des AnglaisSo, sometimes it’s just easier to distance yourself and hope it goes away; only it won’t. I knew that last Thursday night when I turned on my TV.