Each client’s case presents unique facts. Past results do not guarantee future success.
Charge(s)
Leading Organized Crime, Trafficking & Stolen Property in 1st Degree
Result
No Jail Time
Date
2019
Where
Pierce County Superior
What Happened?
Multiple co-defendent case – with our client accused of being the lead organizer of the crimes charged. Client faced a prison sentence of 77 – 102 months as charged. Vindicate Attorney negotiated a plea deal with prosecutors. Client was granted FOSA (Family Offender Sentencing Alternative). All jail time was suspended.
Indecent Liberties
Result
No Jail Time – Case sealed in 12 months
Date
2019
Where
Island County Juvenile
What Happened?
Client was originally charged with a felony that would have required our client to register as a sex offender. After negotiations, Vindicate Attorney obtained a plea deal resulting in no jail time, no sex offender registry and the case will be automatically sealed in 12 months.
Charge(s)
Sexual Exploitation
Result
Dismissal after diversion program
Date
2019
Where
Seattle Municipal
What Happened?
Client is a civilian employee of the DOD and conviction would have ruined his career. Vindicate attorney obtained a diversion agreement on behalf of his client so that once he completes online courses and community service, his case will be dismissed.
Charge(s)
Rape of Child 2nd Degree, Child molestation 2nd Degree, Rape of a Child 3rd Degree, Child Molestation 3rd Degree
Result
Not Guilty – Full Acquittal
Date
2019
Where
Tacoma
What Happened?
Charged with four felony sex offense counts of Rape of Child and Child Molestation. Client was facing life in prison. Vindicate Attorney took the case to trial, which lasted about 3 weeks and obtained a full acquittal of all counts.
Charge(s)
Rape 2nd, Attempted Rape 2nd
Result
Plead guilty to lesser charge: Assault 2
Date
2019
Where
Pierce County Superior
What Happened?
Client was accused of rape at a party with witnesses. Client voluntarily spoke with the police about the details of that night prior to retaining counsel. Regardless, Vindicate Attorney was able to secure a plea deal dismissing the charges of rape and for a guilty plea of Assault 2. Client was sentenced to 6-month sentence (same as co-defendant) and 18 months of community custody.
Charge(s)
Rape of Child and Child Molestation 2
Result
Dismissed
Date
2019
Where
Pierce County Superior
What Happened?
Client was facing 20 years of prison time. Vindicate Attorney secured a dismissal during trial.
Charge(s)
Dealing in Depictions of Minor Engaged in Sexually Explicit Conduct 1st Degree, Possession of Depictions of Minor Engaged in Sexually Explicit Conduct 1 Degree, Extortion 2nd degree
Result
Prevented client from being charged as an adult. Plea deal: Sex offender program in juvenile court that will ultimately be sealed from the public. 103 days of jail time.
Date
2019
Where
Juvenile Court (Rural County)
What Happened?
The highest prosecutor of the county aggressively attempted to charge our client as an adult. Vindicate Attorney was able to successfully win the hearing that determined our client would be charged as a juvenile; not an adult. This was a huge success, as he was facing 15 years of registering as a sex offender and prison time. As a juvenile, client entered into a sex offender program in juvenile court that will ultimately be sealed from the public.
Charge(s)
Arson in the First Degree, Witness tampering
Result
Not guilty
Date
2019
Where
King County Superior
What Happened?
Client was accused of maliciously causing a fire/explosion damaging real property and facing 12 years in prison. Vindicate Attorney took this case to trial, which lasted approximately 2 weeks. We were able to successfully prevent client from serving multiple years in prison.
Charge(s)
Child molestation
Result
Dismissed
Date
2019
Where
Kitsap County Superior
What Happened?
Client was falsely charged with molesting a 13-year-old. Prosecutors had physical evidence and reports to counselor. Vindicate Attorney was able to get the case dismissed.
Charge(s)
Assault 4 Domestic Violence
Result
Dismissed
Date
2018
Where
Lakewood
What Happened?
Client was ex-military. When over seas, client’s wife lied to the police about “beating her”. Vindicate took the case to trial because client did not want this DV attached to his record. Case was successfully dismissed.
Charge(s)
Assault 4 Domestic Violence
Result
Dismissal after diversion program
Date
2018
Where
Lacey
What Happened?
Worked with the prosecutor and was able to secure a diversion agreement. Once the client successfully completes the terms of the agreement, the case is then dismissed.
Charge(s)
Assault 4 Sexual Misconduct
Result
No deportation. Jail time of 179 days versus 364 days.
Date
2018
Where
Seattle
What Happened?
In this case, the client’s biggest fear was deportation. Client did not want to go to trial and was at risk for deportation because of this charge. Client had multiple attorneys prior to hiring Vindicate. We worked with prosecutors and were able to obtain a plea that eliminated the risk of deportation.
Disclaimer: The Washington State Bar does not approve or review the case results that criminal defense attorneys list on their website. Past results are not an indication of a future result for any prospective client because the individual facts and circumstances may differ from those criminal cases mentioned herein. Not all results are provided. The case results discussed here are not necessarily representative of the results obtained in all cases, and each case is different and must be evaluated and handled on its own merit.
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