Assault Victim Legal Guidance

Summary

The user, a victim of assault in Washington State, was seeking advice on whether to speak with a defense investigator without legal representation. The user was advised on the importance of having their own legal counsel, the potential availability of legal aid services, and the applicability of self-defense laws. The user was also guided on the importance of documenting and reporting all incidents, and ensuring all evidence, such as photos of injuries, are included in the police report. The user was encouraged to follow up with the police about missing evidence and to know the details of their case, such as the prosecutors name and case number.

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is it advantageous for me to have the prosecutor present I have no lawyer
Having a prosecutor present can provide some protection, but they represent the state, not you. It's generally recommended to have your own legal counsel.
I cannot afford legal counsel should I not speak with the defense investigator
What state are you located in? Legal aid services may be available to provide free or low-cost representation.
Washington state
What is the nature of the assault you were a victim of?

In Washington State:
- Assault in the first degree is a Class A felony.
- Assault in the second degree is a Class B felony.
- Assault in the third degree is a Class C felony.
I believe it is assault in the fourth A person attacked me unjustly
What were the circumstances of the assault? In Washington State, fourth degree assault typically involves minor injury or offensive touching.
they attacked me unprovoked and I restrained them until health was able to come they caused minor injury to my results
What kind of injuries did you sustain from the assault? In Washington State, self-defense laws may apply if you were protecting yourself from harm.
The bitch my thumb until the remarks and the bleeding they attempted to put their hands around my neck and strangle me and pull my hair so I put them in a headlock and walked him to another individual who could relieve them from me
Did you report this incident to the police? In Washington State, it's important to report assaults to ensure your legal rights are protected.
I did report the incident to the police and I press charges
What is the current status of the case after you reported it to the police and pressed charges?
I think it is still pending and they have sought counsel in their defense
What is the name of the court where your case is pending?
Skagit County District Court perhaps or superior court
What is the exact name of the court where your case is pending?

For Washington State:
- Self-defense laws may apply in your case.
- Legal aid services may be available for representation.

Skagit County District Court: (*) *-*
Skagit County Superior Court: (*) *-*
Skagit County District Court
Thank you for the information. Do you have a court date scheduled yet at the Skagit County District Court?

Skagit County District Court: * S 3rd St, Mt Vernon, WA *, USA. Phone: +* *-*-*
I have not received a court date in the mail however she the defendant has
What is the name of the defendant's lawyer? It might be helpful to contact them for information about the court date.
I don’t know
What is the name of the defendant in your case?
jaimee Carabello
What is your relationship with the defendant, Jaimee Carabello?
she was a tenant on the same property as I
What is the nature of your lease agreement with Jaimee Carabello?
I am not involved in her lease agreement
What is your role on the property where both you and Jaimee Carabello were tenants?
housemate so to speak
What kind of agreement did you have with Jaimee Carabello regarding living arrangements and shared spaces?
we had no shared spaces
What led to the assault if you had no shared spaces with Jaimee Carabello?
she is mentally unstable
What actions did Jaimee Carabello take that led you to believe she is mentally unstable?
The fact that she assaulted me unprovoked and was in a state of agitation
Did you have any witnesses or any form of evidence like CCTV footage during the assault?
One person only saw me having to restrain her she waited until there were no witnesses to initiate the attack she came up behind me when I wasn’t looking and began attempting to strangle me
Did you manage to document your injuries, such as taking photos or seeking medical attention? This could serve as evidence in your case.
yes I took photos and immediately called the police called and also had taken photos
That's good. Did you provide these photos to the police as evidence when you reported the incident?
I had sent the photos to the police via text message however when I received the case file I saw that they had not included them in the report there was sub par reporting on the part of the reporting officers
Did you follow up with the police about the missing photos in the report?
I have not
It might be beneficial to follow up with the police about the missing photos in the report. These could serve as crucial evidence in your case.
OK
What is the name of the officer or department you reported the incident to?
Officer ardnt
What is the contact information for Officer Ardnt or the department you reported the incident to?
I don’t have it at this time schedule county sheriffs dispatch number
You can reach Skagit County Sheriff's Office at (*) *-*. It's important to follow up about the missing photos in the report.
I will
What is the name of the defense investigator who wants to speak with you?
Her name is Michelle
What is the full name and contact information of Michelle, the defense investigator?
I only have her phone number
What is the phone number of Michelle, the defense investigator?
Why do you need to know that
Knowing the contact details of the defense investigator can help you in case you decide to speak with them or if you need to communicate any information related to the case.
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What is the name of the prosecutor handling your case?
I do not know
It's important to know your prosecutor's name for communication purposes. You can find this out by contacting the Skagit County District Court.
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What is the name of the police department where Officer Ardnt works?
Skagit county sheriffs
What is the case number for your assault incident?
I do not know
It's important to know your case number for future reference. You can find this out by contacting the Skagit County Sheriff's Office or the Skagit County District Court.
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What is the name of the person who witnessed the assault?
Daniel Caudel
What is your relationship with the witness, Daniel Caudel?
friend
What is Daniel Caudel's contact information? It might be useful for your case if he can provide a witness statement.
I already know what it is
That's great. It's important to have your witness's contact information handy for any potential legal proceedings.
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What is the nature of your relationship with Jaimee Carabello prior to the incident?
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housemate
What was the duration of your housemate relationship with Jaimee Carabello prior to the incident?
more than three years
three years
Did any incidents occur during these three years that indicated Jaimee Carabello's aggressive behavior towards you?
yes
yes
there was more than one incident in which she demonstrated aggressive behavior
Can you provide more details about these incidents? Were they reported to any authority?
we’re not reported to any authority and she on numerous occasions showed and do hostility and provoked
Did you document or have any evidence of these previous incidents of aggression?
no
What is the reason you didn't document or report these previous incidents of aggression?
I don’t know
Why didn't you report the previous incidents of aggression? It's important to report such incidents to the authorities to establish a pattern of behavior.
they did not seem enough to report
I did not seem severe enough to report to an authority