Seattle, WA
Criminal defense Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals ... +2 more
OUTCOME: Exceptional down sentence granted saving years of incarceration
Client faced a "standard range" of 9 to 12 years in prison at resentencing on three felony sex offense counts. Developed new arguments and expert witness testimony, showing neurodivergent client's culp ... ability was less than previously believed. Judge imposed an exceptional down sentence of 5 years in this "net nanny" undercover sting case.
OUTCOME: Probation on gross misdemeanor and no obligation to register as a sex offender
Undercover police went onto an adult dating site pretending to be an adult and then pretending to be a minor. Helped client demonstrate he did not think he was interacting with a minor and does not pos ... e a risk to the community. Client able to retain employment in a regulated industry.
OUTCOME: No charges filed
Police investigated a claim of "mental incapacitation" during a sexual encounter on a date and referred the report for prosecution for rape in the second degree. Timely intervention allowed defense to ... show that the complainant and client mutually agreed to fully consensual sexual activity.
OUTCOME: Dismissed with prejudice
Protection order case involved competing orders and varied documentary evidence. Client's relationship with several prior counsel had been unproductive. Able to show client's narrative was a compelli ... ng defense, as a matter of law and fact. Dismissal allows client to resume career.
OUTCOME: Sentence imposed for murder offense reduced by six years.
Presented evidence of youthful offender client's growth, maturation, and commitment to remorse along with expert witness assessment that adversity he endured before birth, in childhood, and in adolesce ... nce, reduced his moral culpability. Court agreed that new information showed that first and second sentence was unfair. Client will soon reunite with family in the community.
OUTCOME: Two years of prison sentence reduced for elderly client.
Successful post-conviction litigation established the client's trial lawyer should have secured expert assistance to show the client did not pose a risk to the community and need not serve a "standard" ... sentence. Expert evidence developed for the resentencing and other reentry planning helped client clear ISRB review.
OUTCOME: Dismissed
Quickly responded to false allegation that client had assaulted the person they were dating. Diligent investigation confirmed the alleged "victim" had been abusive to the client for over a year and had ... motive to fabricate, including because they had a criminal record which included assault. Carefully protected client's record to make sure case outcome would not adversely affect their plans to work in a profession regulated by the Department of Health.
OUTCOME: Charge dismissed
Diligent investigation helped client wrongly accused of assaulting their spouse get their case dismissed.
OUTCOME: 38-year prison sentence reduced to 27 and client released
Privileged to assist client win release by correcting several sentencing errors, including a State v. Blake problem. Client known for his exemplary commitment to family and community able to reunite wi ... th both.
OUTCOME: 41 year prison sentence reduced to 18 years upon resentencing.
It was my privilege to help a 32 y.o. client demonstrate in court that the 41 year prison sentence imposed against him for a non-fatal shooting crime he committed just short of his 19th birthday was un ... fair and had to be reduced. Thanks to appropriate community and expert witness support, judge agreed that client can be released from custody in just a few years from now.
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