Superior Criminal Court July 31, 2026: Defense Attorneys as Advocates
The job of a defense attorney is more than simply offering a defense.
JEFFERSON COUNTY, WA — In Superior Criminal Court on July 31, we saw defense attorneys negotiate with the state, investigate cases, work with treatment providers and community resources and advocate for the details that make big differences; like credit for time served, allowances for defendants to have access to belongings and advocating for their health needs.
Defense attorneys do not simply provide legal representation; they center the defendant as a human with dignity. They respectfully act to protect against discriminatory treatment, disproportionate punishment and wrongful conviction.
Arraignments:
Daniel Gilmore was arrested on July 27 for malicious mischief in the first degree. Sean Makarin was assigned as Gilmore’s defense attorney for both the case he was arraigned for last week and his new case, which was arraigned on July 31.
Makarin entered a not guilty plea on Gilmore’s behalf and requested bail be set on his first case. The court set a $5,000 bail. His omnibus hearing will be August 21, pretrial September 11 and trial the week of September 21.
Anthony Codd was arrested on July 27 for harassment and trespass in the first degree. Codd’s defense attorney, Lillian Powers, entered a not guilty plea on Codd's behalf and asked the court to amend conditions of release to allow Codd to obtain his property. His omnibus hearing will be September 25, pretrial October 16 and trial the week of October 26.
Scott Thompson was arrested on July 27 for domestic violence - harassment and assault in the fourth degree. Scott Charlton was assigned as his defense counsel, and entered a not guilty plea on behalf of Thomspson. His omnibus hearing will be September 25, pretrial October 16 and trial the week of October 26.
Updates:
Tracy Cottrell’s first case was dismissed with prejudice, meaning it cannot be reopened, and his second case was amended so that he can enter drug court. He has housing with Discovery Behavioral Health, and was released from custody with a no contact order.
Scott Stone is being held in custody on district court charges, and is awaiting a competency report from Western State Hospital.
Trove Cooke’s attorney, Lane Wolfley, made a motion for Cooke to be released on personal recognizances because of his current health condition. Cooke had a heart attack after being booked in the jail, and now needs weekly visits to the hospital.
Prosecuting attorney Holly Graham stated she has no records from the jail to indicate they cannot handle his medical needs. She also pointed out Cooke’s outstanding warrants make him a high flight risk.
Wolfley asked for time to supply information from the jail to the state at the hearing next week, and will be requesting more information on the outstanding warrants. The court set a motion hearing for August 7 to discuss his conditions of release.
