Showcasing John's trial wins and dismissed charges, from death penalty, first degree murder, and more, highlighting his success in defending against a range of nonviolent offenses.
Extensive Experience in Homicide Trials, Including Potential Death Penalty
Extremely extensive experience with all types, from Vehicular Homicide to Aggravated First Degree Murder (potential death penalty).
Experience includes 3 hung juries, 14 trial wins. Acquittals include 3 counts of Aggravated First Degree Murder. Most cases tried alone.
Avoidance of Death Penalty in 2nd Worst Seattle Mass Killing Trial
Avoided death penalty in 2nd worst mass killing in Seattle to go to trial.
Historic Non Conviction: First Cold Case Murder Hung Jury in State
Obtained, according to two cold case detectives, the first Non Conviction (hung jury) for a cold case murder case in state.
Murder Dismissals
3 dismissals of Murder following defense investigation.
Cleared in Local Attorney Killing, Never Charged
Following defense investigation, got client freed from murder jail hold while under suspicion for killing local attorney. Never charged.
Death Penalty Avoidance
Avoided death penalty for combined 6 counts of Aggravated First Degree Murder.
Insanity Plea Success: Not Guilty for Husband Shooting Wife
Agreed Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity for husband who shot wife to death.
Witness Testimony Litigation Victory in First Degree Murder Trial
1 year litigation over whether client/alleged witness can be forced to testify for defense in first degree murder trial. Prevailed for client.
Obtained exceptional sentence for juvenile client charged down from Felony Murder Second Degree for plea purposes, to plea of Manslaughter First Degree. Sentence was 22-24 months below standard range. Client pointed gun at female friend and repeatedly pulled the trigger, believing gun unloaded, which qualified for Felony Murder since pointing gun is Assault 2nd Degree. Basis: Learning disability and resulting judgment impairment following psychological examination. Judge also ruled entire sentence to be in juvenile dorm facility.
Reduced Charges Following Defense Investigation
Dozens of pleas to reduced charges/sentencing ranges following defense investigation and/or research.
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John Hicks is known for taking on highly complex cases that most attorneys wouldn't touch, and winning them. John's reputation even had the King County Department of Defense relying on him for their most difficult cases.
John Hicks, a skilled lawyer, transitioned from insurance defense to specialize in criminal litigation. Known for winning challenging cases, including murder trials, Hicks brings resilience and determination to difficult situations.
