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Newcastle Surgeon Supposedly Seeks Out Hit Man

A laser eye surgeon in Newcastle is being investigated for attempting to hire a hit-man, and has been charged with two counts of criminal solicitation to commit first-degree murder. According to a Seattle Times article, the Newcastle man was arrested as he was leaving his gym, and was later released on $1 million bail. Reportedly, the suspected man had “complained bitterly” to police that his business partner was going to break ties with him, at which point the suspected man allegedly sought out the services of a hit-man to kill the business partner as well as another former colleague.

The article goes on to explain that the second business colleague was the former president of the accused man’s company, and that the former president was attempting to appeal his job termination. Supposedly, the accused Newcastle man wanted the former company president “eliminated.” All of the alleged information from prosecutors was provided by an informant whom the accused man supposedly asked to assist him in carrying out the hit man process.

Murder charges can be much more complicated than other charges brought against a person. The best course of action for any accused individual is to retain the services of an experienced criminal defense attorney that will examine every detail surrounding the individual’s arrest, and will provide the accused individual with the strongest possible defense given those circumstances.

At McNeese & Trotsky, PLLC, our skilled Seattle criminal defense attorneys will fight to ensure that your rights are not infringed upon in a court of law. If you have been accused of murder or conspiracy to commit murder in Seattle, don’t hesitate to contact our law offices today for information about your defense. Please call us today at 888-282-6977 for a free and confidential evaluation.

Source:http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2010282660_webmurderforhire16m.html

Increase in Crime Around UW Campus Fault of Students?

Newly admitted students to the University of Washington are being warned to stay on their guard and beware of dangerous crime situations that they may find themselves a part of during the beginning of the new school year. According to Komo News, crime levels have certainly risen at the University of Washington, with an increased number of crime alerts recently having been sent out to students and faculty of the university. According to campus police, the recent influx of crimes committed against students is not an indication that crime is getting worse, but simply an indication that there are more students present and potentially susceptible to instances of crime being committed against them.

According to Seattle police, an increase in the number of crime alerts sent out to members of the University of Washington community will do nothing but two things: either cause a panic amongst the UW community, or desensitize that community, potentially causing it to be less aware of, and more susceptible to, being a part of dangerous situations that could otherwise be avoided. If a panic does ensue, then such behavior will undoubtedly lead to more accusations against innocent individuals being made, simply because those individuals are in the wrong place at the wrong time, or don’t meet the stereotype of the type of person that is regularly in the area. If an individual finds him or herself falsely accused, then that individual’s best course of action should be to retain the services of a skilled criminal defense attorney that will examine the details of the arrest and charges, and mount the best possible defense on their behalf, given the circumstances of the case.

If you stand accused of a committing a crime in Seattle, don’t hesitate to contact the experienced Seattle criminal defense lawyers at McNeese & Trotsky, PLLC. Our skilled criminal defense lawyers will examine the details surrounding your arrest, and will build the best possible defense on your behalf given the circumstances of your case. Please call us today at 888-282-6977 for a free and confidential evaluation.

State Troopers Accused of Seagull Clubbing

The Seattle Times recently reported in a story that two Washington-state troopers are being investigated for fatally clubbing three seagulls on the roof of a Seattle ferry terminal. Those familiar with the incident claim that the seagulls were harassing ferry workers and others in the area. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is investigating the matter.

A Washington State Patrol Captain explained that the two accused troopers have been placed on administrative leave. The two troopers stand accused of misdemeanor activity that could land them in jail for up to one year and force them to pay a fine not to exceed $5,000. Because seagulls are protected animals under Washington law, penalties for killing seagulls are harsher than if they had not been protected.

The Department of Fish and Wildlife is currently examining the case, while Washington State Patrol will conduct its own review of the case afterwards. At this point, it is clear that the troopers did in fact kill the seagulls, although their motive for doing so remains unclear. It has been speculated that the seagulls the officers killed were in fact juvenile birds in a nest, begging some to question the excessive force used during the incident. This speculation would explain the adult birds’ reported aggressive behavior in the immediate area where the incident took place.

Until every detail in this case had been considered and validated, it is important to remember that all people who are accused of a crime are innocent until proven guilty. If you or a loved one has recently been accused of a crime, please don’t hesitate to contact the criminal defense attorneys in Seattle at McNeese & Trotsky. Our skilled lawyers will examine the circumstances surrounding your case to ensure that all false accusations are dropped. Call us today for a free consultation, and we will help restore your good name.

Seattle Assault by Teen at Graduation Creates Disturbance

The Seattle Times recently reported in an article that Seattle’s Meany Middle School’s graduation ceremony was interrupted for about a half-hour when two girls, ages 14 and 15 years old, incited a disturbance amongst the crowd in attendance and assaulted an off-duty Seattle police officer who was working security at the event. There were no reports of injuries to either of the two girls, off-duty officers involved, or spectators in attendance for the graduation.

The 14-year-old girl, who had been asked to stay away from the campus earlier in the year, showed up at the ceremony and began to cause a commotion. The off-duty police officers recognized the girl as a trespasser. As the off-duty officers approached the 14-year-old girl, one of the officers was assaulted by the second girl, age 15. The crowd soon became agitated, and additional law enforcement had to be called to the scene to help settle the crowd.

Both girls were arrested and taken into custody, and both now face the possibility of criminal charges being filed against them. The 14-year-old girl was charged with assault in Seattle of an off-duty police officer. The 15 year-old girl was released to her parents without immediate charges filed against her. Both girls could face trespassing charges as well.

At McNeese & Trotsky, we understand that the facing criminal charges alone can be extremely difficult, especially for juveniles. Our skilled Seattle criminal defense attorneys will handle every aspect of your case, and ensure that charges brought against you are made as minimal as possible. If you or a loved one has recently been accused of a crime, please don’t hesitate to contact the Seattle, Washington lawyers at McNeese & Trotsky. The call is free, and so is the consultation. Call us today.

Suspects Charged in Marysville Slaying

The Seattle Times reported in an account that two men, ages 25 and 22, were arrested near the Iowa-Missouri border on suspicion of driving a stolen vehicle. Investigation further revealed that the two men were responsible for the beating death of a 73 year old woman of Marysville, WA. They have been charged with second-degree murder.

One of the young men is a convicted sex offender and already had an extensive criminal history prior to the arrest. The other suspect had been convicted of numerous misdemeanor convictions prior to this incident. Both men were suspected of being under the influence of narcotics at the time of arrest. Before the slaying, both perpetrators had been living in an Everett homeless shelter and were patients at Compass Hill, a treatment center that looked after the mentally ill.

The two men reportedly bludgeoned the woman with a hammer in her home, and then proceeded to steal her car, credit cards, and prescription medication.

There is no apparent motive for the slaying, but it was revealed that the victim did have prior history with one of the suspects who dated her granddaughter in the recent past and had even lived in the family’s home. Court records showed that the victim had filed a petition for a temporary restraining order against one of the suspects, accusing him of abusing and manipulating her mentally-disabled granddaughter into stealing for him. The petition was never finalized, however, when the victim and her granddaughter failed to show up at the court hearing.

For all criminal defense cases, especially those in which mental capacity comes into play, it is important to have on your side someone who is going to exhaust every aspect of the law to ensure that your constitutional rights were not violated and will be upheld. A skilled criminal defense attorney can be the difference between a conviction and your freedom. If you have been accused of a Marysville, WA violent crime, the experienced Seattle violent offense attorneys at McNeese & Trotsky are prepared to handle your case with the utmost discretion and professionalism. Call us today for a free consultation.