Jury Trials in Chelan County

A jury trial is when citizens from your community decide whether the prosecution has proven your guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. It’s your constitutional right, and it can be a powerful tool in defending against criminal charges.

Misdemeanors: Tried in District Court and involve a 6-person jury.

Felonies: Tried in Superior Court and involve a 12-person jury.

Unanimous Verdict: All jurors must agree on guilt to convict.

Judge’s Role: The judge ensures the trial is fair and rules on legal issues.

Jury Selection (Voir Dire): Jurors are questioned to ensure fairness.

Opening Statements: Each side outlines its case.

Prosecution’s Case: The state presents witnesses and evidence.

Defense’s Case: I may present witnesses, cross-examine, or challenge the state’s evidence.

Closing Arguments: Both sides summarize.

Jury Deliberation: Jurors meet privately to reach a verdict.

Verdict: The jury announces its decision.

When you’re facing a jury, you need more than a lawyer, you need an advocate who is ready, willing, and able to fight for you in court.

Here’s what sets me apart:

Human Storytelling: Jurors respond to people, not paperwork. I focus on presenting you as a person, not just a case number, so the jury sees the real story behind the charges.

Fearless in Court: I don’t back down from prosecutors. When the case goes to trial, I stand up for you with confidence and determination, holding the state to its burden of proof.

Focused on Outcomes That Matter: Whether it’s acquittal, dismissal, or reduction, my goal is to protect your freedom, record, and future.