HOMICIDE
Dismissal of Murder Charges
Case retried following reversal on appeal. Client shot victim three times with Uzi submachine gun. Client asserted self-defense. Case tried to jury with Murder charges dismissed and client released from jail, following conviction on lesser charges.
Plea to Substantially Reduced Charges in Murder Case
Charges reduced to Manslaughter 1st degree following cross-examination of several State's witnesses. Client received substantially reduced sentence following guilty plea.
ROBBERY
Acquittal of Robbery
Client charged with grand larceny and attempted robbery in alleged street mugging. Acquitted on all charges
Acquittal on Robbery Charge
Client accused of armed robbery of cab driver. Acquitted after trial.
Acquittal on Robbery Charge
Client charged with attempted robbery and assault of cab driver. Client asserted self-defense and was acquitted of all charges except Unlawful Display of a Weapon (a gross misdemeanor), and was released from jail.
ASSAULT / HARASSMENT
Dismissal of Assault on Police Officer Charge
Client accused of assaulting a Seattle Police Officer. Case tried to hung jury and later dismissed.
Acquittal Fourth Degree Assault
Client Acquitted. Case tried to jury.
Dismissal of Felony Harassment and Weapon Charges
Client accused of Felony Harassment with a deadly weapon enhancement. Client was acquitted of Weapon Enhancement, and jury hung on Felony Harassment charges. Client was only convicted of misdemeanor assault, received credit for time served and was released.
Release following Insanity Plea
Client fired several rounds at police officers during a delusional episode. Client later responded to medication recovered his mental health. Client entered plea of not guilty by reason of insanity and was released to community treatment services following a lengthy, contested hearing involving several expert witnesses.
DRUGS
Acquittal of Marijuana Distribution
Client charged with distributing marijuana cigarettes at Seattle Hempfest. Acquitted after trial.
Dismissal of Cocaine Possession Charge
Police claimed client threw drugs to ground. Client claimed police planted drugs. Case tried to hung jury and later dismissed.
Acquittal on Methamphetamine Possession Charge
Police found methamphetamine in client's car. Client claimed his passenger put It there. Acquitted after trial.
Dismissal of Cocaine and Heroin Distribution Charges
Client charged with distributing cocaine and heroin. Case tried to jury and client convicted only of simple possession. Distribution charges dismissed.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Acquittal on Violation of No Contact Order Charge
Client charged with willfully violating DV protection order. Client claimed violation was accidental. Acquitted after trial.
Acquittal on Violation of No Contact Order Charge
Client charged with willfully violating DV protection order. Client asserted necessity defense - that the violation was necessary to ensure his wife's safety. Acquitted after trial.
SEX CRIMES
Sex Crimes Evidence Statute Declared Unconstitutional by Superior Court Judge.
Successfully argued that statute governing sex crimes evidence violated Separation of Powers Doctrine.
Dismissal of Sexually Violent Predator Petition after Plea to Reduced Charges
Negotiated dismissal of Sexually Violent Predator Petition in exchange for resolution of less serious criminal charges. Client received credit for time served and was released.
