The facts here are sickening and egregious, which is why anyone knowing what Mr. Tarver did as a caseworker for the Washington Department of Children, Youth & Families (‘DCYF’) would have no problem with him obtaining a criminal conviction. He obtained favors from a mother who had her seven children removed from her custody in Read More…
Author: Jan Olson
Tales From the Trenches Represent Myself. Get Convicted. Get New Trial. State v. Young (Div II 59765-9-11 Unpublished)
Mr. Young, a convicted sex offender, was charged with felony failure to register. At trial, he was initially represented by appointed counsel, but moved to waive his right to counsel. A very brief colloquy with the trial judge occurred: a colloquy, it turns out, that was too brief. The court heard that Mr. Young was Read More…
Tales From The Trenches Child Molest Conviction Without Alleged Victim State v Gomez (Division II Unpublished 59506-11)
Mr. Gomez was convicted of Third Degree Child Molestation after a bench trial in March, 2024, and sentenced to 20 months in prison. He challenged his conviction by arguing there was insufficient evidence of intentional sexual contact. There was no testimony or appearance by the alleged victim, for reasons stated below. Mr. Gomez lived with Read More…