State v. Michael Amaral
Nov 18, 2009OUTCOME: Prosecutor dismissed all of the above charges.
Another case where a rigorous defense investigation saved the day.
Tacoma, WA
Violent crime Lawyer at Tacoma, WA
Practice Areas: Violent Crime, Child Abuse, Appeals
OUTCOME: Prosecutor dismissed all of the above charges.
Another case where a rigorous defense investigation saved the day.
OUTCOME: charged Murder 1; verdict manslaughter 2
Lengthy trial. Great verdict. State charged Murder 1; jury returned verdict of vastly lower charge of manslaughter 2.
OUTCOME: CASE = DISMISSED
A thorough defense investigation persuaded the prosecutor to dismiss all charges.
OUTCOME: WON IN CT OF APPEALS -REV. OF RAPE CONVICTION
High school principal convicted of rape. Case was reversed for instructional error. Good win for defense attorneys defending individuals in sexual assault cases.
OUTCOME: MURDER 1 REVERSED AND REMANDED FOR NEW TRIAL
Client was convicted of first degree murder and first degree assault, multiple counts. Court of appeals reversed convictions due to reversible errors committed by deputy prosecutor.
OUTCOME: MURDER 1 REVERSED AND REMANDED FOR NEW TRIAL
Client was convicted of first degree murder and first degree assault, multiple counts. Court of appeals reversed convictions due to reversible errors committed by deputy prosecutor.
OUTCOME: Acquitted on first degree child molestation case
This was a she said - he said case. Jury acquitted client. February 2008.
OUTCOME: Rape 2 reduced to Attempted Theft First Degree
Obtained plea offer to nonviolent "c" felony after completing defense investigation and demonstrating significant proof problems in state's case.
OUTCOME: see above
'3 STRIKES" CASE - robbery 1; burg 1; assault 2; etc; trial resulting in mistrial; subsequent lengthy plea negotiations resulted in client pleading to greatly reduced charges and receiving 6 year sente ... nce as opposed to life without parole
OUTCOME: dismissed by the prosecution on 3rd day of trial
Prosecutor dismissed this case outwight and with prejudice on the third day of trial. Two remaining codefendants (not represented by Corey) were convicted of rape.