Sexual Motivation Enhancement Impact

Summary

An Assault 4 with sexual motivation in Washington State is considered a sex offense, affecting sentencing and future consequences like registration requirements. If you were not required to register, it might be due to the laws at the time of your conviction. Consulting a legal professional is advisable for personalized guidance.

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Aaron
Hello Aaron, I'm glad to assist you today. Could you please provide more details about the legal issue you're facing?
I was convicted of Assault * sexual motivation in washington state
Hello Aaron, I understand your situation. Could you please provide more details on what kind of assistance you're seeking? Are you looking for information on appealing the conviction, or about the potential effects of this conviction on your future?
I just need to know if the sexual motivation enhancement makes it a sex offense
Hello Aaron, in Washington State, an Assault * with sexual motivation is considered a sex offense. The sexual motivation enhancement can impact the severity of the sentence and future consequences such as registration requirements.
i was never required to register
Hello Aaron, that's interesting. Could you please clarify if you were explicitly exempted from the sex offender registration requirement by a court or legal authority in Washington State?
Is it possible its because I was convicted before it was made a felony in washington state?
Yes, it's possible. The laws at the time of your conviction would apply. If the offense wasn't classified as a felony then, it wouldn't retroactively become one. However, this is a complex issue; consulting a legal professional would be best.