Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Rape and Kidnapping Case Dismissed in Woodburn

Sexual crimes defense attorney Gig Wyatt had a case dismissed after questioning the evidence of the alleged victim and complainant.
Recently published in the Woodburn Independent :

Micky Henson, M & M Towing owner, has been found not guilty of rape 1 and kidnapping 1. The verdict was handed down in Marion County Circuit Court Tuesday morning, with Judge Susan Tripp presiding.
“We think the evidence was clear that the complainant was not entirely reliable,” said Gig Wyatt, Henson’s attorney.


Henson was arrested Feb. 28, 2013. A probable cause statement released by the Marion County Sheriff's Office included graphic descriptions of Henson’s alleged forceful rape and captivity on Feb. 17 with a part-time female employee on River Road. Wyatt confirmed Henson initially denied having sex with his employee, but later stated the sex was consensual.

Case dismissed.


Gig Wyatt
Attorney at Law
Harris, Wyatt, and Amala
5778 Commercial St SE
Salem Or 97306
503-378-7844



Information about the law or " Actual Cases" is provided here only for educational purposes related to legal opinions or real life situations in criminal defense. This information should not be interpreted as having the same results for your case, legal advice, nor substituted for the specific legal advice of an experienced attorney.

Monday, January 13, 2014

Sex Offenders, Sexual Crimes, and the Law

by Gig Wyatt
Criminal Defense Attorney



A sexual crime in Oregon is defined as as any activity involving non-consensual sexual acts, whether by force, coercion, young age, or inability to consent (e.g., unconscious, extreme intoxication, or asleep). Sex offenses include a range of behaviors, from public indecency and prostitution to rape and child molestation. A range of various crimes stated above involve underage children, and many times the Internet is an important part of the investigation and the defense of the suspect who is charged with a sexual crime.

When charged with a sexual crime, you may be arrested, and subject to criminal proceedings that may result in acquittal, or sentencing of time in prison. 


Because of the increasing use of the Internet by minors and children, criminal charges may include Internet usage to share illegal images and to lure potential victims to a meeting place. The FBI has increased their enforcement and tracking of Internet related sexual crimes.


Criminal charges for illegal sexual crimes will usually involve law enforcement to have access to check the personal computer of the accused. Illegal search and seizure may be a common defense if a search warrant was not in force and if the suspect was not present.
Gig Wyatt
Attorney at Law
Harris, Wyatt, and Amala
5778 Commercial St SE
Salem Or 97306
503-378-7844


Information about the law or " Actual Cases" is provided here only for educational purposes related to legal opinions or real life situations in criminal defense. This information should not be interpreted as having the same results for your case, legal advice, nor substituted for the specific legal advice of an experienced attorney.