Cesiumsponge
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This was a local self-defense case. It wrapped up last month but they finally released the cost of the eight-day trial for the defendant who had three attorneys and expert witnesses: $332,000. Thought this would be a good piece of data for folks wondering what a successful self-defense case might run. The case was questionable enough (firing on a man in a stolen car driving away) to go to court.
http://www.krem.com/news/local/Gail-Gerlachs-defense-costs-estimated-at-332000--260843611.html
In our state of Washington, RCW 9A.16.110(2) requires the state to reimburse legal expenses.
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=9A.16.110
http://www.krem.com/news/local/Gail-Gerlachs-defense-costs-estimated-at-332000--260843611.html
In our state of Washington, RCW 9A.16.110(2) requires the state to reimburse legal expenses.
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=9A.16.110