STATE v. Squeaky Clean
STATE
Primary Prosecutor: Aubrey Williams
Secondary Prosecutor: Cletus Spuckler
DEFENSE
Defendant: Squeaky Clean
State ID: 105983
Primary Defense Counsel: Frederick Slighter
Secondary Defense Counsel: Blaire Callahan
CHARGES
Resisting
Evading
Poaching
Possession of a Protected Species <10 (Misdemeanor)
Felony Battery of an LEO
Attempted 2nd Degree Murder of a Government Employee
PLEA
The defendant pleads guilty to:
Resisting
Evading
Poaching
Possession of a Protected Species <10
Felony Battery of an LEO
The defendant pleads not guilty to:
Attempted 2nd Degree Murder of a Government Employee
STATE ARGUMENT
The State argues the defendant fled from law enforcement after being contacted for poaching. During the pursuit on Grand Ocean Highway, the defendant fired multiple shots at officers, striking Officer Lavender. Officer Raymond Green and additional officers eventually took the defendant into custody.
DEFENSE ARGUMENT
The Defense argues the State failed to prove intent required for Attempted 2nd Degree Murder of a Government Employee.
The Defense also objected to references of marijuana use due to lack of evidence and prejudice.
COURT ANALYSIS
Assistant Chief Justice Dwight Medick found the main issue in the case was intent. The Court determined the defendant intentionally fired at officers in an attempt to neutralize the threat while fleeing law enforcement.
The Court found the defendant guilty of Attempted 2nd Degree Murder of a Government Employee.
The Court also ruled that Felony Battery of an LEO would be dismissed due to double jeopardy.
FINAL JUDGMENT
Verdict: Guilty
Convictions
Resisting
Evading
Poaching
Possession of a Protected Species <10
Attempted 2nd Degree Murder of a Government Employee
Dismissed
Felony Battery of an LEO (Double Jeopardy)
So Ordered,
Assistant Chief Justice Dwight Medick
