State v. Pierce
Jan 01, 2010OUTCOME: All firearm enhancements dismissed by Court of Appeals
Complicated criminal appeal. The most serious issue related to firearm enhancements that in the appellant's position were illegal jury verdicts
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Lance M Hester's Legal Cases (4)
Tacoma, WA
Criminal defense Lawyer at Tacoma, WA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Child Abuse ... +2 more
Confidential Recent Settlement
Jan 01, 2010OUTCOME: Excellent result at mediation
Client was a long time patient of a D.O.. After back surgery, and nearly three years of escalating narcotics prescription, my client confessed a need to address his dependency. Instead of referring t ... o addictionologist or treatment, the DO continued dispensing 720 pills at a time. Inevitably, the client overdosed, causing brain damage.
Confidential Settlement
Jan 01, 2009OUTCOME: Settlement for $300,000
Client was seriously injured in an automobile accident. His underinsured insurance policy became relevant. After fighting the insurance company, policy limits of $300,000 was awarded.
State v. Lee
N/AOUTCOME: After briefing and oral argument, won the appeal!
Someone else handled the trial. Off duty firefighters and their wives driving to movies find defendant armed with a knife and chasing his bloody x-girlfriend in the middle of the roadway. Convicted o ... f Attempted murder.