CRIMINAL DEFENSE:

SERIOUS CRIMINAL CHARGES

Obtained a “not guilty” verdict for a Skagit County man accused of first-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder. Based on the defense presentation, the jury also returned an additional verdict finding self-defense proved to such an extent that the client was awarded attorney's fees, costs, and lost wages.   Obtained dismissal of charges against a Port Angeles physician falsely accused of killing a 3-day old infant under his care.   Obtained dismissal of charges against a client charged with solicitation to commit murder in the first degree, after our investigation demonstrated that the charges were false.   Obtained dismissal of charges in a multiple-count drug trafficking and firearms possession case, after our investigation convinced the Court to exclude  illegally obtained evidence.   Obtained dismissal of first-degree murder charges against a King County man in a complex murder case, after our investigation of witnesses and forensic evidence demonstrated that he was not guilty.   Obtained dismissal of second-degree murder charges against a King County man after extensive pretrial investigation demonstrated that he was not guilty.   Obtained a “not guilty” verdict for a former federal prosecutor who was misidentified as a man responsible for assaulting women on city buses.   Obtained a “not guilty” verdict for a King County man accused of assault against a police officer, after demonstrating that the police officers had unnecessarily beaten the client and shot him with a taser gun.   Successfully represented a 19-year-old man serving in the military who was charged with an armed bank robbery in Tacoma, Washington. Despite a mandatory minimum sentence of 30 years in prison, our negotiations with the prosecutor and our extensive presentation at sentencing resulted in a sentence of credit for time served (16 months) with numerous conditions of supervision to assure his successful rehabilitation.    Successfully resolved a case where a State Supreme Court Justice was charged with DWI/Hit and Run. The Hit and Run charges were dismissed, and the DWI charge was resolved with a deferred prosecution. We also successfully resolved charges before the State Commission on Judicial Conduct, avoiding suspension or removal from office.   Successfully resolved a case where a client was charged with attempted first-degree murder of his wife. Our investigation demonstrated that the client's anti-depressant medication caused his violent behavior.  We convinced prosecutors to agree to a finding of “not guilty” by reason of insanity.  The client was released from jail to a half-way house and was home with his family within 6 months.   Successfully resolved a case where the International President of the Bandidos Motorcycle Club was charged as the lead defendant in a broad RICO conspiracy alleging arson, attempted murder for hire, and witness tampering. Based on through defense investigation and negotiations with prosecutors, the case was resolved with a plea and sentence of 20 months. The client also maintained the right to remain an active member of the club.