State v. Butler, ___ Wn. App. ___, No. 75410-6-I (Feb. 20, 2018).
N/AOUTCOME: Victory: Conviction overturned due to unlawful seizure.
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Appeals Lawyer at Lacey, WA
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OUTCOME: Victory: Conviction overturned due to unlawful seizure.
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