A client was charged with a serious felony offense in Washington State court while experiencing significant, untreated mental health symptoms. From the outset, it was clear that the case required more than a traditional criminal defense approach—it demanded careful attention to competency, diagnosis, and the client’s constitutional rights.

I conducted a thorough case review, challenged procedural deficiencies, and aggressively advocated during competency evaluation proceedings. By working with qualified experts and presenting a clear legal and clinical narrative to the court, I demonstrated that continued prosecution was neither just nor appropriate under the circumstances.

As a result, the felony charges were dismissed, allowing the client to focus on treatment rather than incarceration. This case underscores my belief that individuals with mental disabilities deserve treatment instead of punishment, and that effective criminal defense must account for the full human context behind every charge.