Congratulations to Tyler Beach on another Bench Trial Win!

Mr. Beach’s client was accused of Strangulation (a felony with five years imprisonment maximum) and Interference with Making a Report (364 days imprisonment maximum).  At trial, the evidence showed clearly that an incident occurred where Mr. Beach’s client had grabbed the victim in the chin/neck area.  However, Mr. Beach established that the grab lasted between four to six seconds.  The victim was never unable to breathe.  Also, Mr. Beach’s client didn’t actually prevent a call to 911.  This trial was to a judge, not a jury.  The judge found Mr. Beach’s client Not Guilty of both Strangulation and the Interference with Making a Report charge.  The judge concluded that Mr. Beach’s client had tried to strangle the victim so found him guilty of Attempted Strangulation.  Attempted Strangulation is a misdemeanor – so, prison was averted.