Vigorous Cross-Examination Leads To Dismissal
Our client’s legal odyssey began in 2020 with allegations of rape and child molestation. Victory Legal took over the case in the summer of 2024, and proceeded to trial on October 21, 2024. Jury selection took several days. Before opening statements began, the Jessica Gill-Sekhon and Mark A. Kaiman re-interviewed the alleged victim, who completely changed her story. New details were added that had never been heard before. Key events in the timeline were changed and embellished. Outstanding trial preparation and a vigorous cross-examination during the interview won the day for our client. The prosecution realized that they could never prove their case beyond a reasonable doubt, and moved to dismiss the case the following morning. Because a jury was empaneled, double jeopardy attached and our client can never be re-tried for the same crimes.
Client Case Dismissal on First Ammendment
Our client was charged with Obstructing a Law Enforcement officer because the police didn’t like being criticized at a traffic stop. The First Amendment of the United States Constitution stands as a guardian protecting citizens against criminal prosecution when exercising their constitutional right to speak, to witness and engage in the political process, and to criticize governmental activities. The law prohibiting Obstructing a Law Enforcement Officer cannot be used to limit a citizen’s criticism, even if it is abusive criticism, directed at police officers. Mark A. Kaiman and Victory Legal sprang into action and brought a motion to dismiss arguing that under the law, the prosecution couldn’t prove the elements of crime at trial. Our client’s vital First Amendment rights were upheld, and the case was dismissed.
Client Charged with Assault 4th Acquitted
Sometimes the police just get it wrong. At Victory Legal, we get it done right. Our client was charged with driving without a required ignition interlock device, but some good old fashioned investigative work by Mark A. Kaiman and the staff and Victory Legal proved beyond any doubt that the police didn’t read our client abstract of driving record (ADR) correctly. Their confusion resulted in a criminal charge that could never have been proven in court, and the prosecution was forced to dismiss the case. Our client avoided jail time and adverse Dept. of Licensing consequences.
Police Error Leads to Client’s Case Dismissed!
Sometimes the police just get it wrong. At Victory Legal, we get it done right. Our client was charged with driving without a required ignition interlock device, but some good old fashioned investigative work by Mark A. Kaiman and the staff and Victory Legal proved beyond any doubt that the police didn’t read our client abstract of driving record (ADR) correctly. Their confusion resulted in a criminal charge that could never have been proven in court, and the prosecution was forced to dismiss the case. Our client avoided jail time and adverse Dept. of Licensing consequences.
Not-Guilty Domestic Violence Verdict at Trial
Jessica Gill-Sekhon and Mark A. Kaiman did some extraordinarily good legal work and obtained a not-guilty verdict for a client charged with violating an Order of Protection. The case came down to whether the prosecution could prove that our client violated a 200 foot exclusion zone. The Victory Legal defense team were able to suppress key evidence, including the investigating officer’s distance measurements, and a 911 call.
Our years of experience and understanding of evidentiary foundation were simply too much for the prosecution. After a short deliberation, the jury returned a not guilty verdict, and our client was spared a domestic violence conviction and can now resume his life.
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Domestic Violence Case Dismissed
Another great result for a Victory Legal client in Whatcom County District Court. Despite a lot of hollow threats from the prosecution, the case was dismissed because Mark A. Kaiman proved to them it was impossible to proceed with the case. Domestic Violence cases can have serious ramifications, such as the loss of firearm rights, no-contact orders, and up to five years of probation. Dismissal of the charge is the best possible result.
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Sexual Misconduct Case Against Military Service Member Dismissed
Mark Kaiman defends the career of a First Class Petty Officer accused of serious sexual misconduct at an Administrative Separation Board.
Marijuana DUI Case Against Minor Dismissed
Mark Kaiman defends a teen charged with a Marijuana DUI (Driving Under the Influence) in Skagit County Court.
Malicious Mischief 3rd (Domestic Violence) Charge Dismissed
Mark Kaiman defends a person charged with Malicious Mischief 3rd (Domestic Violence) in Bellingham Municipal Court.
Rape Second Degree Charge Dismissed
Mark Kaiman defends an active-duty Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps charged with Rape in the Second Degree in Whatcom County Superior Court.
