A Sample of Trials Handled by David Allen
Listed below is a sample of recent cases (and some notable older ones), he has tried. Complete names of clients are used only where case was prominently reported in the news and therefore is in the public domain.
Recent Cases:
State v. Harold Peacock. Jefferson County Superior Court, May 2010. Step great grandfather was charged with multiple counts of rape of child in first degree and child molestation in the first degree based on allegations of abuse by his step great grand daughter that abuse had occurred several years previously. Defendant and his wife had adopted child and siblings after the authorities threatened to terminate her mother’s parental rights. Allegations were made after her mother returned to attempt to regain custody of her and siblings. Defense was denial that the criminal acts occurred. Jury was hung 7 for acquittal, 5 for conviction. Prosecutor subsequently dismissed all charges prior to scheduled retrial.
State v. Troy Meade. Snohomish County Superior Court May 2010. Everett Police Officer Troy Meade charged with Murder in the second degree and Manslaughter in the first degree when he shot and killed a DUI suspect who refused to cooperate and tried to run him down. Defense was self defense. Jury returned verdicts of not guilty to all charges.
State v. Don Griffee, King County District Court, March 2009, police officer charged with assaulting suspect during arrest. Jury returned verdict of not guilty.
United States v. Brian Bonnar, United States District Court, Western District of Washington, December 2008, King County Sheriff’s deputy charged in criminal indictment with violation of civil rights and committing perjury in his testimony before a grand jury, based on an incident where deputy and other officers arrested female drug suspect after car pursuit. Jury returned not guilty verdicts on all counts. The deputy has returned to service with the King County Sheriff’s Office. (Partner Todd Maybrown was co-counsel.)
City of Kent v. S.W., Kent Municipal Court, June 2007, United States Postal Service Special Agent charged with malicious mischief and official misconduct for allegedly destroying personal property during the execution of a search warrant on house of suspected drug dealers. Trial judge ruled pretrial that the official misconduct charge was unconstitutional and granted the motion to dismiss that charge. Case proceeded to jury trial on remaining charge of malicious mischief and the jury returned a verdict of not guilty. The prosecution appealed the dismissal of the judge’s pretrial ruling but later dropped its appeal.
State v. T.G., Kitsap County Superior Court, November 2007, uncle of two young girls charged with child molestation in the first degree based on allegations from incidents several years previously. Jury hung 6-6, case subsequently dismissed by prosecution.
State v. J.R., King County Superior Court, August 2006, physician who was in residency program at University of Washington School of Medicine, charged with felony assault in the second degree as a result of being involved in a bar fight with another individual (who turned out to be an off-duty police officer). Jury hung 8 (for acquittal) - 4. Charge subsequently dismissed.
State v. J.F., Kitsap County Superior Court, July 2006, lawyer charged with three counts of child molestation of his 11-year-old son’s friend. Jury hung 6-6. Case later dismissed on prosecutor’s motion.
City v. A.L., Kent Municipal Court, May 2005, dentist charged with sexual assault on patient. Jury verdict of not guilty.
State v. S.M., King County Superior Court, March 2005, Boeing manager charged with assault with intent to commit rape against his separated wife. Jury verdict of not guilty.
State v. James Keller, King County Superior Court, April 2004, King County Sheriff’s deputy charged with assault and unlawful imprisonment against one of his undercover informants. Jury verdict of not guilty on assault charge, hung jury on unlawful imprisonment charge which was subsequently dismissed and deputy returned to service with the King County Sheriff’s Office.
City v. B.B., Vancouver Municipal Court, November 2003, union organizer charged with criminal violation of no contact order during union activities. Jury verdict of not guilty.
State v. J.G., King County Superior Court, October 2003, high school student charged with felony assault in second degree for breaking jaw of other student during fight at school, defense of self-defense, hung jury 6-6, case subsequently dismissed.
State v. C.W., King County Superior Court, July 2002, college student charged with date rape (he had previously gone to trial with another attorney and the case was hung, 9 for guilty – 3 for not guilty). Not guilty verdict at retrial.
City v. S.R., Puyallup Municipal Court, February 2001, retired FBI agent working as private investigator charged with fourth degree assault against person he was investigating. Jury verdict of not guilty.
State v. M.G., King County Superior Court, January 2001, software engineer charged with child molestation of girlfriend’s daughter, hung jury 8 (for acquittal) - 4, subsequently dismissed by prosecutor.
State v. S.J., King County Superior Court, July 2000: Personal fitness trainer charged with two counts of assault with deadly weapon for allegedly threatening her former boyfriend and his brother with a pistol. Jury verdict of not guilty on all charges. Jury also awarded reimbursement of attorney’s fees and costs, finding her actions were justified self-defense.
State v. D.A., King County Superior Court, April 2000, restaurant owner charged with burglary in the first degree, attempted murder, several assaults in the second degree with deadly weapons and violation of no contact order for breaking into former wife’s house and assaulting her boyfriend, acquitted by jury on all charges except for assault in the third degree, a Class C felony, and trespass, a misdemeanor.
Older Cases of Note:
State v. Bruce Rowan, Clallam County Superior Court, October 1998: ER physician charged with first degree murder for killing wife with ax, found not guilty by reason of insanity. This trial was the subject of a book: Smith, Carlton, Bitter Medicine, St. Martin’s Paperbacks, N.Y.C. (2000). (This is believed to be the first jury insanity acquittal in a homicide case in the last twenty-five years in Washington State.)
State v. E.M., King County Superior Court, March 1998: Licensed massage therapist found not guilty by jury of sexually assaulting customer.
USA v. Almajose, United States District Court for WD of Washington, July 1997: Doctor in clinic charged with federal mail fraud as result of alleged scheme to cheat insurance companies. Jury hung 10 (for acquittal) - 2, prosecution subsequently dismissed.
State v. T. Hansen, Snohomish County Superior Court, April 1997: Everett city counsel member charged with felony theft for using city credit cards for gambling. Jury verdict of not guilty.
State v. Soldat, King County Superior Court, May 1996: Teacher, who was formerly captain of University of Washington football team, charged with sexually assaulting student. Jury verdict of not guilty.
State v. T.M., Pierce County Superior Court, March 1995: Deputy sheriff charged with molesting niece, jury verdict of not guilty.
State v. S.A., Kitsap County Superior Court, February 1994: Attorney charged with sexually assaulting babysitter, jury hung 8-4 for acquittal, prosecution subsequently dismissed.
State v. H. Ross Perot, Jr., King County District Court 1993: H. Ross Perot, Jr., charged with carrying concealed weapon through airport security. Jury verdict of not guilty.
State v. Patrick Hunter, King County Superior Court, 1990: Seattle Seahawk football player charged with several felonies and misdemeanors for assaults and threats against Seahawk cheerleader. Jury verdicts of not guilty on all charges.
State v. Olsen, King County Superior Court, 1989: Captain of crab fishing boat charged with assault with intent to kill police officer, defense was self-defense, jury verdict of not guilty and jury awarded defendant reimbursement of attorney's fees and time loss.
State v. J.G., King County Superior Court, 1988: University of Washington senior who was also a Naval ROTC cadet charged with bank robbery, jury verdict of not guilty.
State v. Gerald Hanson, Snohomish County Superior Court, 1987: Businessman who was captain in Army reserves charged with assault with intent to kill store clerk. He was convicted in first trial (represented by another attorney) and sentenced to eight years in prison. Allen won his appeal (see State v. Hanson infra) and retried case on remand, which resulted in not guilty verdict. Defense was one of mistaken identity based on improper police procedures.
State v. Alan Negrin, San Juan County Superior Court, 1985: Homeowner convicted at first trial of manslaughter (represented by another attorney) after firing a warning shot into an unlit area which struck and killed person making threats outside his desolate cabin at night. Allen successfully handled his appeal (see State v. Negrin infra); retrial resulted in jury verdict of not guilty, jury also awarded reimbursement of attorney's fees and wages.
U.S.A. v. James Crumbo, United States District Court for Western District of Washington, 1979: Individual recently paroled from prison on bank robbery conviction charged with new bank robbery; first trial resulted in hung jury; second trial jury verdict of not guilty on all charges.
State v. Paul Manuel, King County Superior Court, 1979: Army Sgt. Major charged with second-degree murder for shooting and killing his date, whose body was discovered by police in the trunk of his car, defense of self-defense, jury verdict of not guilty on all charges.
State v. Jack Jones, King County Superior Court, 1978: Jack Jones charged with assault with intent to kill after shooting an individual who was threatening him and others at hotel where they were living; jury verdict of not guilty based on self defense. The preparation and trial were televised on national TV by ABC News as a documentary, “The Shooting of Big Man -- Anatomy of a Criminal Case” in June of 1979. The project was filmed under the direction of Harvard evidence professor Charles Nesson, and is still used as a training tool at the University of Washington and Seattle University law schools.
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