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* These cases are representative only and are not to be construed as indicative of the outcome in your case, even if your case appears similar. The outcome in any case is uniquely dependent on a number of factors, including the specific factual and legal circumstances of each client’s case. As a lawyer, Darrel J. Gardner cannot promise or guarantee the outcome in any case. |
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Darrel J. Gardner, Attorney at Law |
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State v. Simpson, 1KE-01-916 CR. Terry Simpson and Joshua Anderson charged with second-degree murder for the beating death of Steve Perry in Ketchikan in 2001. Simpson and Anderson claimed self-defense against Perry’s unsolicited sexual advances. Verdict at trial: Acquitted of murder.
State v. Charles, 1KE-02-155 CR. Brock Charles accused of second-degree murder for the beating death of Gordon Rasnick on Christmas Eve 2001. Defense counsel challenged the credibility of the state’s alleged eyewitness. Verdict at trial: Acquitted of murder.
State v. Smith, 1JU-00-105 CR. Ronald Smith accused of second-degree murder and robbery for the beating death of a marijuana dealer in Juneau in 2000. Verdict at trial: Guilty; however, the conviction was reversed on appeal because the trial court allowed the introduction of impermissible evidence over defense counsel’s objections.
State v. McAnulty, 3PA-97-1588 CR. Jeremy McAnulty was charged with first-degree murder for the shooting death and chainsaw dismemberment of Sean Wilson in Big Lake in 1997. Outcome: After seven full days of deliberation the jury could not reach a unanimous decision, and the court declared a mistrial. McAnulty later made a plea agreement for second-degree murder and a sentence of 45 years.
State v. Medina 3KO-98-338 CR. Rolando Medina accused of second-degree murder for the beating death of his brother in Kodiak in 1993, based on the allegations of a third brother. Medina was extradited from the Philippines four years after the killing. Outcome: murder charges dismissed.
State v. Stockdale, 3DI-99-214 CR. Thomas Stockdale accused of attempted murder and first-degree assault in Dillingham for stabbing Olaf Johnson at Johnson’s residence in 1999. Verdict at trial: Acquitted of all charges.
State v. Williams, 3AN-96-9053 CR. Brent Williams charged with first-degree murder for the stabbing death of Willie Mezak, as well as committing five armed robberies in Anchorage. Verdict at trial: Acquitted of first-degree murder; convicted on other charges. |
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Reported Cases*
Smith v. State, 28 P.3d 323 (Alaska App. 2001); Hosier v. State, 957 P.2d 1360 (Alaska App. 1998); Hess v. State, 20 P.3d 1121 (Alaska 2001); Covington v. State, 938 P.2d 1085 (Alaska App. 1997); Matthews v. Kincaid, 746 P.2d 470 (Alaska 1987).
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