This letter has been sent to our State Representatives by me and many Prosecutors across the state. I am not the original author of the letter and have edited it slightly for this publication, but it represents my opinion on this issue. I join the rest of Washington’s Prosecuting Attorneys in strong opposition to the [...]
Prosecutors Desk 2-6-2012(Comments Off)
This past week saw progress on several cases that have been stalled for various reasons for some months. One is the case against Mr. David M. Ordway. He was awaiting an evaluation of competency to stand trial from Eastern State Hospital. The reports were received a short time ago in which the doctors at Eastern [...]
Prosecutors Desk 12-11-11(Comments Off)
In the criminal justice system, the term “auto decline” is 0ccasionally used. It is not about automobiles in any way. The term refers to part of the process used to determine whether a juvenile will be treated as an adult if the juvenile is charged with a violent serious offense. Generally, if a defendant is [...]
Prosecutors Desk 12-4-11(Comments Off)
In a recent story published in public media, a California juror posted personal comments about the trial on Facebook after instructions from the court not to tweet, to stay off the internet, and away from the media. The Juror was dismissed from the jury. The case is a serious murder case and the juror’s conduct [...]
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