“Tony Golik has prosecuted some of the most difficult and violent cases in Clark County. Crime Victims United knows Tony Golik’s history of successfully fighting for and protecting the rights of crime victims. Crime Victims United believes that Tony Golik is the obvious choice to be Clark County’s next Prosecuting Attorney.”
– Steve Doell, President, Crime Victims United.
Friday, October 22, 2010
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Endorsement from Judge Robert L Harris (retired)
Retired Judge Robert L. Harris writes a letter to the Editor of the Columbian: Tony Golik for Prosecutor
I’ve served as a Deputy Prosecutor and Judge for 50 years in Clark County. I’m familiar with prosecutors and attorneys all over this State, and what it takes to lead as a Prosecutor. I’m also personally familiar with Golik’s superior courtroom abilities, integrity with the judiciary, protection of victims, and possessing the skills necessary to be our Prosecutor. He has the support of law enforcement. His opponent has not demonstrated any of those skills in the Courts of Clark County necessary to lead in that position. I wholly support Golik for Clark County Prosecutor.
Robert L. Harris, Vancouver, WA
I’ve served as a Deputy Prosecutor and Judge for 50 years in Clark County. I’m familiar with prosecutors and attorneys all over this State, and what it takes to lead as a Prosecutor. I’m also personally familiar with Golik’s superior courtroom abilities, integrity with the judiciary, protection of victims, and possessing the skills necessary to be our Prosecutor. He has the support of law enforcement. His opponent has not demonstrated any of those skills in the Courts of Clark County necessary to lead in that position. I wholly support Golik for Clark County Prosecutor.
Robert L. Harris, Vancouver, WA
Monday, October 18, 2010
Golik for Prosecutor; Parker for County Clerk
Those in the know have endorsed him; Parker is top choice for county clerk.
The Columbian, Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Apparently Tony Golik administers a political campaign as well as he prosecutes criminal cases: powerfully and effectively. That’s what makes him the clear choice for Clark County prosecuting attorney in the Nov. 2 election. (Ballots will be mailed Oct. 13).
Golik — a major crimes prosecutor in the department he seeks to direct — raced briskly out of the campaign starting blocks earlier this year and began stacking up an impressive list of endorsements. Then he emerged as the leading vote-getter in the three-candidate Aug. 17 primary, grabbing almost 49 percent of votes as Brent Boger also advanced with 43.5 percent.
Boger emphasized his greater variety of overall legal experience. Golik, though, would point to his campaign slogan, “It takes a prosecutor to be the prosecutor,” and point out that Boger has never gone to criminal trial in the state of Washington, “nor has he prosecuted a criminal.” Touché!
As Boger boasted about his experience in civil cases, Golik announced an endorsement by the chief deputy prosecutor on the civil side of the prosecutor’s office, E. Bronson Potter. Couple that with an earlier endorsement by retiring county prosecuting attorney Art Curtis, and you’ve got roadrunner Golik continually outmaneuvering coyote Boger in the race for campaign momentum.
Political dominance is not nearly as valuable as the record of courtroom battles won against bad guys, and that’s why The Columbian endorses Golik. We’re not alone in that opinion, and compelling advice comes from law enforcement agencies that are responsible for apprehending those bad guys. Vancouver police officers, Clark County sheriff’s officers and police officers in five other Clark County cities have endorsed Golik’s bid to take the top job in the department. And within that department, Golik’s fellow deputy prosecutors also tab him as their favorite.
In the August primary, we designated both of these candidates as worthy of advancing to the general election. That opinion carried little risk, as the third candidate (George Kolin) ultimately won less than 8 percent of the votes. Today’s opinion comes just as easily, when the experience factor and meaningful endorsements from key factions are considered.
Golik has worked for a decade as a deputy prosecutor, with six years in the major crimes unit, prosecuting many high-profile cases. Boger has worked 25 years as an attorney; since 1999 as senior assistant city attorney for the city of Vancouver.
The campaign slogan says it all: It takes a prosecutor to be the prosecutor.
County clerk
Sherry Parker, a longtime employee in the Clark County clerk’s office, has served commendably for four years as director of the department that is responsible for records of all Superior Court matters, including felony criminal cases and some civil lawsuits, plus divorce, juvenile and probate cases. She supervises four dozen people and manages a $5.9 million budget.
Challenger Scott Weber works as a manufacturing engineering technician, supervises no workers and wants to abolish the county clerk’s office.
He’s barking up the wrong tree. Weber’s desire to make the office appointed instead of elected should be pursued through efforts to change the county charter. Six of the state’s 39 counties have made such a change, but that crusade has been rejected by voters three times in Clark County. For Weber to campaign, essentially, for fewer elections likely won’t sit well with the voters he is asking to elect him as county clerk. That bizarre approach, plus Parker’s good performance record, makes her the obvious choice for Clark County clerk.
The Columbian, Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Apparently Tony Golik administers a political campaign as well as he prosecutes criminal cases: powerfully and effectively. That’s what makes him the clear choice for Clark County prosecuting attorney in the Nov. 2 election. (Ballots will be mailed Oct. 13).
Golik — a major crimes prosecutor in the department he seeks to direct — raced briskly out of the campaign starting blocks earlier this year and began stacking up an impressive list of endorsements. Then he emerged as the leading vote-getter in the three-candidate Aug. 17 primary, grabbing almost 49 percent of votes as Brent Boger also advanced with 43.5 percent.
Boger emphasized his greater variety of overall legal experience. Golik, though, would point to his campaign slogan, “It takes a prosecutor to be the prosecutor,” and point out that Boger has never gone to criminal trial in the state of Washington, “nor has he prosecuted a criminal.” Touché!
As Boger boasted about his experience in civil cases, Golik announced an endorsement by the chief deputy prosecutor on the civil side of the prosecutor’s office, E. Bronson Potter. Couple that with an earlier endorsement by retiring county prosecuting attorney Art Curtis, and you’ve got roadrunner Golik continually outmaneuvering coyote Boger in the race for campaign momentum.
Political dominance is not nearly as valuable as the record of courtroom battles won against bad guys, and that’s why The Columbian endorses Golik. We’re not alone in that opinion, and compelling advice comes from law enforcement agencies that are responsible for apprehending those bad guys. Vancouver police officers, Clark County sheriff’s officers and police officers in five other Clark County cities have endorsed Golik’s bid to take the top job in the department. And within that department, Golik’s fellow deputy prosecutors also tab him as their favorite.
In the August primary, we designated both of these candidates as worthy of advancing to the general election. That opinion carried little risk, as the third candidate (George Kolin) ultimately won less than 8 percent of the votes. Today’s opinion comes just as easily, when the experience factor and meaningful endorsements from key factions are considered.
Golik has worked for a decade as a deputy prosecutor, with six years in the major crimes unit, prosecuting many high-profile cases. Boger has worked 25 years as an attorney; since 1999 as senior assistant city attorney for the city of Vancouver.
The campaign slogan says it all: It takes a prosecutor to be the prosecutor.
County clerk
Sherry Parker, a longtime employee in the Clark County clerk’s office, has served commendably for four years as director of the department that is responsible for records of all Superior Court matters, including felony criminal cases and some civil lawsuits, plus divorce, juvenile and probate cases. She supervises four dozen people and manages a $5.9 million budget.
Challenger Scott Weber works as a manufacturing engineering technician, supervises no workers and wants to abolish the county clerk’s office.
He’s barking up the wrong tree. Weber’s desire to make the office appointed instead of elected should be pursued through efforts to change the county charter. Six of the state’s 39 counties have made such a change, but that crusade has been rejected by voters three times in Clark County. For Weber to campaign, essentially, for fewer elections likely won’t sit well with the voters he is asking to elect him as county clerk. That bizarre approach, plus Parker’s good performance record, makes her the obvious choice for Clark County clerk.
Golik, Boger not pulling punches in prosecutor race
They’ve fought relentlessly over what it means to be the county’s top prosecuting attorney, thrown barbs at each other about their respective experience, and enlisted starkly different supporters.
The top vote-getter also will represent a significant changing of the guard: He will replace Prosecuting Attorney Art Curtis, who is stepping down after 29 years.
Endorsed by Curtis, Democrat Golik, a 15-year veteran prosecutor currently assigned to the major crimes unit, has campaigned chiefly on his courtroom experience: He’s handled some of the county’s most high-profile criminal cases and has garnered support from every law enforcement agency in Clark County.
He’s aggressively criticized his opponent’s lack of experience in that field.
Boger, a Vancouver senior assistant city attorney, has touted the diversity of his legal background and his popularity in the Republican Party, picking up endorsements from well-known politicians such as former U.S. Sen. Slade Gorton and Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna.
He calls Golik the status quo candidate.
Close race expected
August’s primary election results predict a close race. Golik had nearly 49 percent of the votes and Boger came in second with 43.5 percent. Eliminated was Washougal defense attorney George Kolin, who captured less than 8 percent of the votes.
Since trailing behind in the primary, Boger has amped up his campaigning, raising $40,023 from supporters, though still behind Golik’s $60,963. He says he’s changed his campaign strategy from trying to emphasize the civil duties of the office — which he said has experience in and Golik doesn’t — to criticizing how the office runs.
“My original focus of the campaign was to show that the prosecutor handles all the county’s legal affairs. I don’t think that’s sunk in that well with the public,” Boger said. “Now, I’m focusing on the criminal side. I don’t think the office has done that well in the management system as it should.”
The prosecuting attorney, in charge of prosecuting crimes and handling the county’s civil litigation, supervises 40 deputy prosecutors, including 33 criminal lawyers and seven civil lawyers. The position pays $148,832 a year.
Ballots were mailed this week.
Nasty campaigning
The campaign has turned nasty at times. Wednesday was the latest example of that, when the Republican Party sent out a press release alleging prosecutorial misconduct against Golik in a 2008 murder-for-hire trial that the deputy prosecutor won.
The allegations relate to a pending appeal by defendant Dino Constance, who is not only claiming his defense attorney did a poor job representing him, but also that Golik did not disclose certain information at trial.
Constance has already unsuccessfully tried to appeal his conviction twice on different grounds.
Golik on Wednesday refuted the allegations, saying it’s very common for a defendant to make a claim against a prosecutor when appealing a case. Asked how many of his fellow deputy prosecutors have been accused of misconduct, Golik said: “All of them.”
“Almost every defendant convicted of a crime of this nature appeals and argues some inappropriate action by the state,” he said. “Now my opponent is becoming an advocate of Dino Constance? I think it’s a desperate act.”
Felony charges
In criticizing Golik further, Boger said the number of felony charges filed by the office has declined 28 percent over the past five years — even while the community has grown.
He also doesn’t like how prosecutors’ case load is divided into speciality units instead of them handling a broad array of cases.
Those units, such as major crimes, general felonies and domestic violence, are in place for a reason, Golik countered. They give prosecutors the experience in specific guidelines of the law. That’s why, if elected, Golik wants to add another unit for elder abuse cases.
As for the number of felony filings, Golik cited statistics showing the number of referrals from law enforcement agencies has also declined about the same amount. However, Boger provided different statistics showing only a slight dip in referrals. But when questioned, Boger wouldn’t say where he got his statistics.
Golik said his opponent’s new tactics show he’s grasping at straws.
“My message has been the same since day one: It takes a prosecutor to be a prosecutor,” he said. But “my opponent has been searching for his message.”
Boger says this is his message: “I am the outside candidate and will look out for the public interest over the special interest involved in the criminal justice system.”
The top vote-getter also will represent a significant changing of the guard: He will replace Prosecuting Attorney Art Curtis, who is stepping down after 29 years.
Endorsed by Curtis, Democrat Golik, a 15-year veteran prosecutor currently assigned to the major crimes unit, has campaigned chiefly on his courtroom experience: He’s handled some of the county’s most high-profile criminal cases and has garnered support from every law enforcement agency in Clark County.
He’s aggressively criticized his opponent’s lack of experience in that field.
Boger, a Vancouver senior assistant city attorney, has touted the diversity of his legal background and his popularity in the Republican Party, picking up endorsements from well-known politicians such as former U.S. Sen. Slade Gorton and Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna.
He calls Golik the status quo candidate.
Close race expected
August’s primary election results predict a close race. Golik had nearly 49 percent of the votes and Boger came in second with 43.5 percent. Eliminated was Washougal defense attorney George Kolin, who captured less than 8 percent of the votes.
Since trailing behind in the primary, Boger has amped up his campaigning, raising $40,023 from supporters, though still behind Golik’s $60,963. He says he’s changed his campaign strategy from trying to emphasize the civil duties of the office — which he said has experience in and Golik doesn’t — to criticizing how the office runs.
“My original focus of the campaign was to show that the prosecutor handles all the county’s legal affairs. I don’t think that’s sunk in that well with the public,” Boger said. “Now, I’m focusing on the criminal side. I don’t think the office has done that well in the management system as it should.”
The prosecuting attorney, in charge of prosecuting crimes and handling the county’s civil litigation, supervises 40 deputy prosecutors, including 33 criminal lawyers and seven civil lawyers. The position pays $148,832 a year.
Ballots were mailed this week.
Nasty campaigning
The campaign has turned nasty at times. Wednesday was the latest example of that, when the Republican Party sent out a press release alleging prosecutorial misconduct against Golik in a 2008 murder-for-hire trial that the deputy prosecutor won.
The allegations relate to a pending appeal by defendant Dino Constance, who is not only claiming his defense attorney did a poor job representing him, but also that Golik did not disclose certain information at trial.
Constance has already unsuccessfully tried to appeal his conviction twice on different grounds.
Golik on Wednesday refuted the allegations, saying it’s very common for a defendant to make a claim against a prosecutor when appealing a case. Asked how many of his fellow deputy prosecutors have been accused of misconduct, Golik said: “All of them.”
“Almost every defendant convicted of a crime of this nature appeals and argues some inappropriate action by the state,” he said. “Now my opponent is becoming an advocate of Dino Constance? I think it’s a desperate act.”
Felony charges
In criticizing Golik further, Boger said the number of felony charges filed by the office has declined 28 percent over the past five years — even while the community has grown.
He also doesn’t like how prosecutors’ case load is divided into speciality units instead of them handling a broad array of cases.
Those units, such as major crimes, general felonies and domestic violence, are in place for a reason, Golik countered. They give prosecutors the experience in specific guidelines of the law. That’s why, if elected, Golik wants to add another unit for elder abuse cases.
As for the number of felony filings, Golik cited statistics showing the number of referrals from law enforcement agencies has also declined about the same amount. However, Boger provided different statistics showing only a slight dip in referrals. But when questioned, Boger wouldn’t say where he got his statistics.
Golik said his opponent’s new tactics show he’s grasping at straws.
“My message has been the same since day one: It takes a prosecutor to be a prosecutor,” he said. But “my opponent has been searching for his message.”
Boger says this is his message: “I am the outside candidate and will look out for the public interest over the special interest involved in the criminal justice system.”
Saturday, October 16, 2010
Forums set and debates scheduled. Tony Golik's opponent doesn't show.
NAACP hosts public candidate forum at YWCA. Tony Golik's opponent is a no show once again.
Tony Golik's opponent has refused to appear for six candidate forums this year.
Tonight; the fourth no show in a row.
Tony Golik's opponent has failed to appear for all Prosecutor candidate forums scheduled in the final weeks of this election.
"My opponent continues to avoid talking about issues in public. Candidates for public office have a duty to make themselves available to voters. Voter's deserve a chance to vet the candidates and make an informed decision." - Tony Golik
Tony Golik's opponent failed to appear for the three prior public forums:
1 A Prosecutor candidate forum was scheduled to be held on October 13th. This forum was to be held by the Clark County District Court. Because Tony Golik's opponent refused to appear, the forum was cancelled.
2 The Woodland Chamber of Commerce scheduled a Prosecutor Candidate forum to be held on October 5, Tony Golik appeared for the forum. Tony Golik's opponent failed to appear for the forum.
3 The YWCA scheduled a forum for Prosecutor candidates, as well as other candidates to be held on October 7. Tony Golik appeared for the forum. His opponent failed to appear for the forum.
The Clark County Deputy prosecutors invited Tony's opponent to join a candidate forum earlier this year and he declined. A local chapter of the Kiwanis Club also invited the candidates to speak and Tony's opponent did not show.
Tony Golik's opponent has refused to appear for six candidate forums this year.
Tonight; the fourth no show in a row.
Tony Golik's opponent has failed to appear for all Prosecutor candidate forums scheduled in the final weeks of this election.
"My opponent continues to avoid talking about issues in public. Candidates for public office have a duty to make themselves available to voters. Voter's deserve a chance to vet the candidates and make an informed decision." - Tony Golik
Tony Golik's opponent failed to appear for the three prior public forums:
1 A Prosecutor candidate forum was scheduled to be held on October 13th. This forum was to be held by the Clark County District Court. Because Tony Golik's opponent refused to appear, the forum was cancelled.
2 The Woodland Chamber of Commerce scheduled a Prosecutor Candidate forum to be held on October 5, Tony Golik appeared for the forum. Tony Golik's opponent failed to appear for the forum.
3 The YWCA scheduled a forum for Prosecutor candidates, as well as other candidates to be held on October 7. Tony Golik appeared for the forum. His opponent failed to appear for the forum.
The Clark County Deputy prosecutors invited Tony's opponent to join a candidate forum earlier this year and he declined. A local chapter of the Kiwanis Club also invited the candidates to speak and Tony's opponent did not show.
Friday, October 15, 2010
Vancouver Police Officers' Unanimous Endorsement
Early this year, Tony Golik, Brent Boger and Curt Wyrick spoke to the Vancouver Police Officers' Guild. Over 100 Vancouver Police Officers were in attendance that day. After hearing each of the candidates speak, the group voted unanimously to endorse Tony Golik for Prosecutor. How often do you think a group of over 100 professionals votes unanimously to endorse a candidate?
Vancouver Police Officers’ Unanimous Endorsement:
In discussing the endorsement of this office our membership focused on our belief that the next Prosecuting Attorney for Clark County should be an attorney with direct criminal prosecution experience. We believe that the next Prosecuting Attorney should have a direct working knowledge of the criminal justice system in Clark County. We believe Tony Golik is the only candidate with the experience necessary to champion the work that our members do every day. It is because of this experience that we voted unanimously to endorse Tony’s candidacy for Clark County Prosecuting Attorney.
Vancouver Police Officers’ Unanimous Endorsement:
In discussing the endorsement of this office our membership focused on our belief that the next Prosecuting Attorney for Clark County should be an attorney with direct criminal prosecution experience. We believe that the next Prosecuting Attorney should have a direct working knowledge of the criminal justice system in Clark County. We believe Tony Golik is the only candidate with the experience necessary to champion the work that our members do every day. It is because of this experience that we voted unanimously to endorse Tony’s candidacy for Clark County Prosecuting Attorney.
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Endorsement from the Harrington Family
Below is an endorsement from Laura Harrington and her family. The Harrington family lost Robert Harrington, a beloved husband and father in a home invasion homicide. Tony Golik took the case to trial.
“We would like to recommend Tony Golik for the position of Prosecuting Attorney. Our family had the opportunity to work with Tony in February 2007 when he prosecuted the case against one of the four men accused of murdering Robert D. Harrington (our husband & father) and assaulting Laura Harrington and Gerald Newman…We were very grateful to be able to work with someone that gave us so much time and respect, especially when he was so busy prosecuting a high profile and complicated case. We appreciate his professionalism, his thoroughness, and think very highly of Tony. We strongly endorse Tony for Prosecuting Attorney for Clark County.”
Sincerely,
Laura Harrington, Debbie Carnes, Brian Harrington
“We would like to recommend Tony Golik for the position of Prosecuting Attorney. Our family had the opportunity to work with Tony in February 2007 when he prosecuted the case against one of the four men accused of murdering Robert D. Harrington (our husband & father) and assaulting Laura Harrington and Gerald Newman…We were very grateful to be able to work with someone that gave us so much time and respect, especially when he was so busy prosecuting a high profile and complicated case. We appreciate his professionalism, his thoroughness, and think very highly of Tony. We strongly endorse Tony for Prosecuting Attorney for Clark County.”
Sincerely,
Laura Harrington, Debbie Carnes, Brian Harrington
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Endorsement Letter from Jim Senescu
As a former major crimes deputy prosecutor alongside Tony Golik and a colleague and friend for the past 10 years, I wholeheartedly support Tony as our next Prosecuting Attorney. My emphasis for my entire legal career has been fighting for the rights of domestic violence victims, child abuse victims and vulnerable adults. I know first hand that Tony has a 100% commitment to fighting crime in these areas. As a current civil attorney and Clark County resident, I urge everyone to support a true “crime fighter” for our Prosecutor. Tony has consistently shown to be fair, committed and steadfast in combating crime and making our community safe.
James D. Senescu
Attorney at Law
DIMITROV & SENESCU, PLLC
1409 Franklin Street - Suite #207
Vancouver, WA 98660
360.696.7494 tel
360.696.7499 fax
jdslawfirm@comcast.net
James D. Senescu
Attorney at Law
DIMITROV & SENESCU, PLLC
1409 Franklin Street - Suite #207
Vancouver, WA 98660
360.696.7494 tel
360.696.7499 fax
jdslawfirm@comcast.net
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Endorsement Letter from Bill Thayer
I support Tony Golik for the position of Clark County Prosecuting Attorney.
Wouldn’t you hope to have an honest, hard-working, and experienced leader at the helm of the Clark County Prosecutor’s Office? Someone capable of recognizing mitigating circumstances that may warrant restraint or a case that might lack merit, but who has proven he has the courage, skill and diligence necessary to try tough cases and make sure the “bad guys” get convicted and sentenced to the full punishment they deserve? An attorney who can help his deputy prosecutors make sure that the expensive criminal trials they tackle get done right the first time, so that convictions once obtained are less prone to being overturned on appeal and sent back for a second trial at taxpayers’ expense?
In evaluating candidates for the position of Clark County Prosecuting Attorney, doesn’t it make sense that we insist on someone with substantial felony trial experience who not only understands the inner workings of our local courtrooms but also of the Clark County Prosecutor’s Office and its large staff and various divisions as well?
Tony Golik, a humble, devoted family man with a solid resume that uniquely qualifies him for the job of Clark County Prosecuting Attorney, is all of the above.
I have been an attorney here in our community for the past 30 years. I have dealt with many prosecutors over those three decades of my law practice. Along the way I have grown to respect and appreciate Tony Golik, both as a prosecutor and as a person.
My wife and I raised our children in this community. We believe it is very important to have an experienced prosecutor in charge of the prosecutor’s office. We are grateful we will have the opportunity this November to vote for and elect Tony Golik to the position of Clark County Prosecuting Attorney.
Bill Thayer
(360) 695-4244
Attorney at Law
1700 E. Fourth Plain Boulevard
Vancouver, WA 98661
billt@stjps.com
Wouldn’t you hope to have an honest, hard-working, and experienced leader at the helm of the Clark County Prosecutor’s Office? Someone capable of recognizing mitigating circumstances that may warrant restraint or a case that might lack merit, but who has proven he has the courage, skill and diligence necessary to try tough cases and make sure the “bad guys” get convicted and sentenced to the full punishment they deserve? An attorney who can help his deputy prosecutors make sure that the expensive criminal trials they tackle get done right the first time, so that convictions once obtained are less prone to being overturned on appeal and sent back for a second trial at taxpayers’ expense?
In evaluating candidates for the position of Clark County Prosecuting Attorney, doesn’t it make sense that we insist on someone with substantial felony trial experience who not only understands the inner workings of our local courtrooms but also of the Clark County Prosecutor’s Office and its large staff and various divisions as well?
Tony Golik, a humble, devoted family man with a solid resume that uniquely qualifies him for the job of Clark County Prosecuting Attorney, is all of the above.
I have been an attorney here in our community for the past 30 years. I have dealt with many prosecutors over those three decades of my law practice. Along the way I have grown to respect and appreciate Tony Golik, both as a prosecutor and as a person.
My wife and I raised our children in this community. We believe it is very important to have an experienced prosecutor in charge of the prosecutor’s office. We are grateful we will have the opportunity this November to vote for and elect Tony Golik to the position of Clark County Prosecuting Attorney.
Bill Thayer
(360) 695-4244
Attorney at Law
1700 E. Fourth Plain Boulevard
Vancouver, WA 98661
billt@stjps.com
Monday, October 11, 2010
Law Enforcement and Defense Bar support.... Tony Golik for Prosecutor
With the trial history listed below, it makes sense that Tony Golik would have the support of the officers of every law enforcement agency in all of Clark County, but why are defense attorneys also rallying behind Tony Golik?
Defense Counsel needs to have an experienced, fair, dedicated Prosecutor working for Clark County just as much as the deputy prosecutors need such a leader. They don't expect Golik to give up his hard hitting ways. They know that's never going to happen. They just need a knowledgeable and skilled PA sitting across the table from them at the end of the day.
The worst scenario for defense counsel is to have an elected Prosecutor that does not know Criminal Law. This would mean that the office would not have a knowledgeable leader to help them through difficult cases. The deputy prosecutors would basically be on their own. If defense counsel has a complex case, the final decisions on the case must be made by the Elected Prosecutor. How would that work if the elected Prosecutor had never tried a case before a jury or prosecuted a criminal case? Defense counsel knows that this would not be good for anyone, especially not them, as they try to negotiate complex cases as representatives for their clients.
Tony Golik is the most level headed, straight forward prosecutor any defense attorney could hope to meet. Tony Golik knows the law. He listens to arguments fairly and diligently. There is no malice or vindictiveness, no anger or prejudice. Tony Golik is a skilled prosecutor who has put thousands of criminals in jail because those individuals deserved to be there. Defense Counsel understands their own role in our system and they understand that bringing criminals to justice is a Prosecutor's job.
Tony Golik for Clark County Prosecutor.
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Tony Golik has prosecuted thousands of criminals in his career.
Tony Golik has never lost a murder trial and he has never had a case reversed on appeal.
Tony Golik's opponent has never prosecuted a single case, nor has he taken a case to trial in the State of Washington. Why would someone with no prior interest in criminal law or jury trials seek the office of Prosecuting Attorney?
It is very clear why Tony Golik has the support of Art Curtis, E. Bronson Potter, Retired Judge Robert L. Harris, the officers of all of local law enforcement agencies in Clark County, the deputy Prosecutors, dozens of defense attorneys, civil attorneys, and the list goes on and on....
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COLD CASE MURDER TRIAL
prosecuted by Tony Golik
State v. Hersh Cause No. 08-020077-1
Hersh brutally murdered Norma Simerly in the Lincoln neighborhood in April of 1978. At trial, in April of 2010, Hersh was convicted of murder in the 1st degree. Hersh was finally brought to justice 32 years after he committed this horrible crime.
AGGRAVATED FIRST DEGREE MURDER CASES
prosecuted by Tony Golik
State v. Sanford Cause No. 09-1-00362-9
Sanford murdered Alycia Nipp, a thirteen year old girl. Sanford Pled Guilty to aggravated murder in the 1st degree. Sanford was sentenced to life in prison without possibility of parole.
State v. Ferrell Cause No. 00-1-02054-6
Ferrell bludgeoned a woman to death with a hammer and attempted to kill her husband. Ferrell Pled Guilty to aggravated murder in the 1st degree. Ferrell was sentenced to life in prison without possibility of parole.
GANG TRIALS
prosecuted by Tony Golik
State v. Campos Cerna Cause No. 07-1-02047-1
Campos Cerna was the first documented MS-13 gang member in Clark County. At Trial Campos Cerna was convicted of murder in the 1st degree and attempted murder in the 1st degree. Campos Cerna was sentenced to 45 years in prison.
State v. Barasa Cause No. 04-1-01721-1 and
State v. Otero Cause No. 04-1-01722-0
Barasa and Otero, both Norteno gang members, fired multiple rounds into a Vancouver apartment complex. At Trial Barasa was convicted of 2 counts of attempted murder in the 1st degree. At Trial Otero was also convicted of 2 counts of attempted murder in the 1st degree. Barasa was sentenced to 60 years in prison. Otero was sentenced to 46 years in prison.
State v. Perez Cause No. 07-1-02106-0
Three Sureno gang members attempted to murder a man by stabbing him in the heart. At Trial Perez was convicted of attempted murder. Perez was sentenced to 17 years in prison.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CASES
prosecuted by Tony Golik
State v. Classen Cause No. 05-1-00408-8
Classen stabbed his wife, Evanne Classen, to death with sewing scissors. At Trial Classen was convicted of murder in the 1st degree. Classen was sentenced to 23 years in prison.
State v. McBain Cause No. 04-1-02418-8
McBain stabbed his father to death. McBain Pled Guilty to murder in 2nd degree. McBain was sentenced to 20 years in prison.
State v Constance Cause No. 07-1-00843-8
Constance attempted to hire 3 men to kill his wife.
At Trial Constance was convicted of 3 counts of solicitation to commit murder in the 1st degree.
Constance was sentenced to 53 years in prison.
ELDER ABUSE HOMICIDE TRIAL
prosecuted by Tony Golik
State v. Gaul Cause No. 08-1-00026-5
Gaul strangled and beat his mother, Junette Gaul, to death. Junette Gaul was 80 years old. At Trial Gaul was convicted of murder in the 1st degree. Gaul was sentenced to 25 years in prison.
HOME INVASION TRIALS
prosecuted by Tony Golik
State v. Rekdahl Cause No. 05-1-01737-6
Rekdahl, along with 3 codefendants invaded a home in Vancouver. They shot and killed Robert Harrington and attempted to kill his wife. At Trial Rekdahl was convicted of murder in the 1st degree, attempted murder in the 1st degree and assault in the 1st degree. Rekdahl was sentenced to 61 years in prison.
State v. Perkins Cause No. 08-1-00813-4
At Trial Perkins was convicted of home invasion robbery and assault in the 1st degree. Perkins was sentenced to 35 years in prison.
State v. Griffen Cause No. 08-1-00814-2
At Trial Griffen was convicted of home invasion robbery and assault in the 1st degree. Griffen was sentenced to 23 years in prison.
State v. Watson Cause No. 04-1-01215-5
At Trial Watson was convicted of murder in the 1st degree. Watson was sentenced to 40 years in prison.
ARMED ROBBERY TRIAL
prosecuted by Tony Golik
State v. Ferguson Cause No. 08-1-00818-5,
State v. Youngblood Cause No. 08-1-00819-3 and
State v. Fitzpatrick Cause No. 08-1-00820-7
Defendants committed a takeover style armed robbery of a Shari’s restaurant in Vancouver. At Trial all three defendants were convicted of robbery in the 1st degree. Ferguson was sentenced to 27 years in prison. Youngblood was sentenced to 27 years in prison. Fitzpatrick was sentenced to 11.75 years in prison.
HOMICIDE CASES
prosecuted by Tony Golik
State v. Peterson Cause No. 07-1-00072-1
Peterson Pled Guilty to two counts of Murder in the 1st degree. Peterson was sentenced to 57 years in prison.
State v. Karnath Cause No. 05-1-00696-0
Karnath Pled Guilty to murder in the 1st degree. Karnath was sentenced to 30 years in prison.
State v. Felix Cause No. 05-1-02620-1
Felix Pled Guilty to murder in the 2nd degree. Felix was sentenced to 36 years in prison.
THIRD STRIKE TRIAL
prosecuted by Tony Golik
State v. Eaton Cause No. 05-1-02141-1
At Trial Eaton was convicted of assault in the 1st degree. Eaton was sentenced under the three strikes law to life in prison without parole.
ASSAULT ON A POLICE OFFICER TRIAL
prosecuted by Tony Golik
State v. Kolesnik Cause No. 05-1-02752-5
Kolesnik stabbed Corporal Zimmerman in the face and ear with a screw driver. At Trial Kolesnik was convicted of asault in the 1st degree. Kolesnik was sentenced to 20 years in prison.
Defense Counsel needs to have an experienced, fair, dedicated Prosecutor working for Clark County just as much as the deputy prosecutors need such a leader. They don't expect Golik to give up his hard hitting ways. They know that's never going to happen. They just need a knowledgeable and skilled PA sitting across the table from them at the end of the day.
The worst scenario for defense counsel is to have an elected Prosecutor that does not know Criminal Law. This would mean that the office would not have a knowledgeable leader to help them through difficult cases. The deputy prosecutors would basically be on their own. If defense counsel has a complex case, the final decisions on the case must be made by the Elected Prosecutor. How would that work if the elected Prosecutor had never tried a case before a jury or prosecuted a criminal case? Defense counsel knows that this would not be good for anyone, especially not them, as they try to negotiate complex cases as representatives for their clients.
Tony Golik is the most level headed, straight forward prosecutor any defense attorney could hope to meet. Tony Golik knows the law. He listens to arguments fairly and diligently. There is no malice or vindictiveness, no anger or prejudice. Tony Golik is a skilled prosecutor who has put thousands of criminals in jail because those individuals deserved to be there. Defense Counsel understands their own role in our system and they understand that bringing criminals to justice is a Prosecutor's job.
Tony Golik for Clark County Prosecutor.
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Tony Golik has prosecuted thousands of criminals in his career.
Tony Golik has never lost a murder trial and he has never had a case reversed on appeal.
Tony Golik's opponent has never prosecuted a single case, nor has he taken a case to trial in the State of Washington. Why would someone with no prior interest in criminal law or jury trials seek the office of Prosecuting Attorney?
It is very clear why Tony Golik has the support of Art Curtis, E. Bronson Potter, Retired Judge Robert L. Harris, the officers of all of local law enforcement agencies in Clark County, the deputy Prosecutors, dozens of defense attorneys, civil attorneys, and the list goes on and on....
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COLD CASE MURDER TRIAL
prosecuted by Tony Golik
State v. Hersh Cause No. 08-020077-1
Hersh brutally murdered Norma Simerly in the Lincoln neighborhood in April of 1978. At trial, in April of 2010, Hersh was convicted of murder in the 1st degree. Hersh was finally brought to justice 32 years after he committed this horrible crime.
AGGRAVATED FIRST DEGREE MURDER CASES
prosecuted by Tony Golik
State v. Sanford Cause No. 09-1-00362-9
Sanford murdered Alycia Nipp, a thirteen year old girl. Sanford Pled Guilty to aggravated murder in the 1st degree. Sanford was sentenced to life in prison without possibility of parole.
State v. Ferrell Cause No. 00-1-02054-6
Ferrell bludgeoned a woman to death with a hammer and attempted to kill her husband. Ferrell Pled Guilty to aggravated murder in the 1st degree. Ferrell was sentenced to life in prison without possibility of parole.
GANG TRIALS
prosecuted by Tony Golik
State v. Campos Cerna Cause No. 07-1-02047-1
Campos Cerna was the first documented MS-13 gang member in Clark County. At Trial Campos Cerna was convicted of murder in the 1st degree and attempted murder in the 1st degree. Campos Cerna was sentenced to 45 years in prison.
State v. Barasa Cause No. 04-1-01721-1 and
State v. Otero Cause No. 04-1-01722-0
Barasa and Otero, both Norteno gang members, fired multiple rounds into a Vancouver apartment complex. At Trial Barasa was convicted of 2 counts of attempted murder in the 1st degree. At Trial Otero was also convicted of 2 counts of attempted murder in the 1st degree. Barasa was sentenced to 60 years in prison. Otero was sentenced to 46 years in prison.
State v. Perez Cause No. 07-1-02106-0
Three Sureno gang members attempted to murder a man by stabbing him in the heart. At Trial Perez was convicted of attempted murder. Perez was sentenced to 17 years in prison.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CASES
prosecuted by Tony Golik
State v. Classen Cause No. 05-1-00408-8
Classen stabbed his wife, Evanne Classen, to death with sewing scissors. At Trial Classen was convicted of murder in the 1st degree. Classen was sentenced to 23 years in prison.
State v. McBain Cause No. 04-1-02418-8
McBain stabbed his father to death. McBain Pled Guilty to murder in 2nd degree. McBain was sentenced to 20 years in prison.
State v Constance Cause No. 07-1-00843-8
Constance attempted to hire 3 men to kill his wife.
At Trial Constance was convicted of 3 counts of solicitation to commit murder in the 1st degree.
Constance was sentenced to 53 years in prison.
ELDER ABUSE HOMICIDE TRIAL
prosecuted by Tony Golik
State v. Gaul Cause No. 08-1-00026-5
Gaul strangled and beat his mother, Junette Gaul, to death. Junette Gaul was 80 years old. At Trial Gaul was convicted of murder in the 1st degree. Gaul was sentenced to 25 years in prison.
HOME INVASION TRIALS
prosecuted by Tony Golik
State v. Rekdahl Cause No. 05-1-01737-6
Rekdahl, along with 3 codefendants invaded a home in Vancouver. They shot and killed Robert Harrington and attempted to kill his wife. At Trial Rekdahl was convicted of murder in the 1st degree, attempted murder in the 1st degree and assault in the 1st degree. Rekdahl was sentenced to 61 years in prison.
State v. Perkins Cause No. 08-1-00813-4
At Trial Perkins was convicted of home invasion robbery and assault in the 1st degree. Perkins was sentenced to 35 years in prison.
State v. Griffen Cause No. 08-1-00814-2
At Trial Griffen was convicted of home invasion robbery and assault in the 1st degree. Griffen was sentenced to 23 years in prison.
State v. Watson Cause No. 04-1-01215-5
At Trial Watson was convicted of murder in the 1st degree. Watson was sentenced to 40 years in prison.
ARMED ROBBERY TRIAL
prosecuted by Tony Golik
State v. Ferguson Cause No. 08-1-00818-5,
State v. Youngblood Cause No. 08-1-00819-3 and
State v. Fitzpatrick Cause No. 08-1-00820-7
Defendants committed a takeover style armed robbery of a Shari’s restaurant in Vancouver. At Trial all three defendants were convicted of robbery in the 1st degree. Ferguson was sentenced to 27 years in prison. Youngblood was sentenced to 27 years in prison. Fitzpatrick was sentenced to 11.75 years in prison.
HOMICIDE CASES
prosecuted by Tony Golik
State v. Peterson Cause No. 07-1-00072-1
Peterson Pled Guilty to two counts of Murder in the 1st degree. Peterson was sentenced to 57 years in prison.
State v. Karnath Cause No. 05-1-00696-0
Karnath Pled Guilty to murder in the 1st degree. Karnath was sentenced to 30 years in prison.
State v. Felix Cause No. 05-1-02620-1
Felix Pled Guilty to murder in the 2nd degree. Felix was sentenced to 36 years in prison.
THIRD STRIKE TRIAL
prosecuted by Tony Golik
State v. Eaton Cause No. 05-1-02141-1
At Trial Eaton was convicted of assault in the 1st degree. Eaton was sentenced under the three strikes law to life in prison without parole.
ASSAULT ON A POLICE OFFICER TRIAL
prosecuted by Tony Golik
State v. Kolesnik Cause No. 05-1-02752-5
Kolesnik stabbed Corporal Zimmerman in the face and ear with a screw driver. At Trial Kolesnik was convicted of asault in the 1st degree. Kolesnik was sentenced to 20 years in prison.
Sunday, October 10, 2010
CVTV Video Voter's Statement
Tony Golik's CVTV video is available using the above link from CVTV.
Tony Golik remains a steadfast leader. Staying on target and on message. Public safety professionals support Tony Golik for Clark County Prosecuting Attorney. There is no doubt about his experience, his dedication to the people of this community, and his dedication to the work he has chosen to do.
Go to www.electgolik.com and check out the list of endorsements and Tony's history of cases. The cases listed are only a few of the thousands of cases Tony Golik has prosecuted in his career. The endorsements Tony's received say volumes about his work and his work ethic. Tony's opponent shows sheer desparation as he flings pointless attacks on everyone connected to public safety.
A leader supports those around him. A leader brings people together. A leader steps forward with guidance and encouragement. Tony Golik is a true leader. Join public safety in their support of Tony Golik for Prosecutor.
Tony Golik remains a steadfast leader. Staying on target and on message. Public safety professionals support Tony Golik for Clark County Prosecuting Attorney. There is no doubt about his experience, his dedication to the people of this community, and his dedication to the work he has chosen to do.
Go to www.electgolik.com and check out the list of endorsements and Tony's history of cases. The cases listed are only a few of the thousands of cases Tony Golik has prosecuted in his career. The endorsements Tony's received say volumes about his work and his work ethic. Tony's opponent shows sheer desparation as he flings pointless attacks on everyone connected to public safety.
A leader supports those around him. A leader brings people together. A leader steps forward with guidance and encouragement. Tony Golik is a true leader. Join public safety in their support of Tony Golik for Prosecutor.
Saturday, October 9, 2010
What is a Prosecutor?
Prosecutors go into this line of work because they want to do the right thing. They have great respect for what law enforcement officers do, how they put their personal safety on the line each day and choose to serve our community. Fostering communication and mutual respect between law enforcement and prosecutors is the best way to keep our community safe. This relationship is key to fighting crime. No doubt about it.
Friday, October 8, 2010
Opponent says no to Candidate Forums
When the Clark County District Court asks potential Prosecuting Attorney Candidates to a forum or debate the answer should be a resounding, YES! Apparently not for everyone. Tony Golik's opponent refuses to attend a forum sponsored by the Clark County District Court.
Why would Tony's opponent view the Clark County District Court as an unfriendly atmosphere? One reason is clear....
The PA's office has not reduced felony case filings, as Tony's opponent accuses. These filings are down throughout the state because of changes in state law. For example, some cases that were once felonies because of monetary damages are now misdemeanors. For some, the change makes sense. While no one wants a thief to go free, taking a bicycle may not be justly charged as a felony. Tony Golik's opponent does not want to be questioned about his statements regarding these statistics. Tony Golik would most certainly point out that his opponent has misrepresented statistics to slander the PA's office.
In fact, doing research on case filings has brought to light some great news for the PA's office. More cases that are referred as felonies by law enforcement are now charged as felonies by the PA's office. In fact, there is more consistency between officer charging and felony filings than ever before! Maintaining excellent communication between law enforcement and the Prosecutor's office saves time, money, and ensures a safer community!
Tony Golik's opponent has refused to attend several forums and debates scheduled for the last few weeks of the election cycle. Our criminal justice system and the office of Prosecuting Attorney is based on healthy public discourse. It is imperitive that the elected Prosecutor be able to address an adversarial situation in public.
"I believe candidates have a duty to attend candidate forums. My opponent is doing a disservice to Clark County by intentionally avoiding meeting me in public debate." - Tony Golik
Why would Tony's opponent view the Clark County District Court as an unfriendly atmosphere? One reason is clear....
The PA's office has not reduced felony case filings, as Tony's opponent accuses. These filings are down throughout the state because of changes in state law. For example, some cases that were once felonies because of monetary damages are now misdemeanors. For some, the change makes sense. While no one wants a thief to go free, taking a bicycle may not be justly charged as a felony. Tony Golik's opponent does not want to be questioned about his statements regarding these statistics. Tony Golik would most certainly point out that his opponent has misrepresented statistics to slander the PA's office.
In fact, doing research on case filings has brought to light some great news for the PA's office. More cases that are referred as felonies by law enforcement are now charged as felonies by the PA's office. In fact, there is more consistency between officer charging and felony filings than ever before! Maintaining excellent communication between law enforcement and the Prosecutor's office saves time, money, and ensures a safer community!
Tony Golik's opponent has refused to attend several forums and debates scheduled for the last few weeks of the election cycle. Our criminal justice system and the office of Prosecuting Attorney is based on healthy public discourse. It is imperitive that the elected Prosecutor be able to address an adversarial situation in public.
"I believe candidates have a duty to attend candidate forums. My opponent is doing a disservice to Clark County by intentionally avoiding meeting me in public debate." - Tony Golik
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Clark County Prosecuting Attorney - Tony GOLIK for PA
Why is law enforcement support so important in the race for Clark County Prosecutor?
Tony Golik sought out the endorsements of law enforcement officers right out of the box. The reason he sought these endorsements seems pretty straight forward. These officers and detectives know his work and their votes offer the best indicator of qualification in the Prosecutor's office.
Think of it this way: Law enforcement officers and prosecutors are part of the same team. Their purpose, funding and directive is to enforce the law of the land. We spend millions of dollars a year on law enforcement officer training, equipment, personnel and support. Those tax dollars get the criminals off the street and into the courtroom. Once they are in the courtroom, the prosecutors must do their part in getting just convictions for crimes committed. The burden of proof is on the prosecutor's office to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the person committed the crime.
Tony's opponent has basically said anyone remotely connected to public safety is an 'insider' and should be discounted. If that is the case then every single voter in this County is an insider because each of us has a vested interest in the outcome of this election. Every single person in this County has the potential to be victimized. Every single person could be a potential witness. Every single person in this County pays taxes to support law enforcement and the prosecutor's office. The overwhelming support from public safety and people that work with the prosecutor's office is a reflection of Tony's hard work and skill. Getting unanimous endorsement votes from officers is quite a feat and should be given its due.
If you know an officer personally, you know that earning his/her trust is not an easy thing to do. Officers see some horrible things and are justifiably skeptical of what people say and do. To earn the endorsement of every local law enforcement group that has voted says that Tony Golik is viewed by these officers as the person they can trust to do the job right. That's high praise.
Those are a few of the reasons for seeking law enforcement endorsements and why those endorsements are so important. Upcoming blogs will talk about why Tony has sought out defense attorney support as well. The other side of the isle wants an elected Prosecutor they know to be reasonable and well qualified.
Tony Golik sought out the endorsements of law enforcement officers right out of the box. The reason he sought these endorsements seems pretty straight forward. These officers and detectives know his work and their votes offer the best indicator of qualification in the Prosecutor's office.
Think of it this way: Law enforcement officers and prosecutors are part of the same team. Their purpose, funding and directive is to enforce the law of the land. We spend millions of dollars a year on law enforcement officer training, equipment, personnel and support. Those tax dollars get the criminals off the street and into the courtroom. Once they are in the courtroom, the prosecutors must do their part in getting just convictions for crimes committed. The burden of proof is on the prosecutor's office to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the person committed the crime.
Tony's opponent has basically said anyone remotely connected to public safety is an 'insider' and should be discounted. If that is the case then every single voter in this County is an insider because each of us has a vested interest in the outcome of this election. Every single person in this County has the potential to be victimized. Every single person could be a potential witness. Every single person in this County pays taxes to support law enforcement and the prosecutor's office. The overwhelming support from public safety and people that work with the prosecutor's office is a reflection of Tony's hard work and skill. Getting unanimous endorsement votes from officers is quite a feat and should be given its due.
If you know an officer personally, you know that earning his/her trust is not an easy thing to do. Officers see some horrible things and are justifiably skeptical of what people say and do. To earn the endorsement of every local law enforcement group that has voted says that Tony Golik is viewed by these officers as the person they can trust to do the job right. That's high praise.
Those are a few of the reasons for seeking law enforcement endorsements and why those endorsements are so important. Upcoming blogs will talk about why Tony has sought out defense attorney support as well. The other side of the isle wants an elected Prosecutor they know to be reasonable and well qualified.
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Columbian Endorsement Article
The Columbian Endorsement printed today. Nice article.
They point to the endorsements Tony's received from the officers of every law enforcement agency within Clark County.
Endorsements from these officers is important for many reasons. Tony's work on tough cases has earned their respect and support. More information on these endorsements will come in future blogs to give some insight into how the PA's office and these agencies work together for public safety.
They point to the endorsements Tony's received from the officers of every law enforcement agency within Clark County.
Endorsements from these officers is important for many reasons. Tony's work on tough cases has earned their respect and support. More information on these endorsements will come in future blogs to give some insight into how the PA's office and these agencies work together for public safety.
Monday, October 4, 2010
Clark County Prosecuting Attorney - GOLIK
Tony Golik is an experienced Criminal Prosecutor who has sent thousands of criminals to prison. Tony Golik's reputation among his fellow prosecutors is extraordinary. He has personally prosecuted many of our most dangerous criminals; gang members who have murdered, robbed, and assaulted citizens in our community. Tony Golik has made sure these perpetrators were sent to prison; in many cases for 25 years or more.
Tony Golik's fellow Prosecutors support his campaign as does Art Curtis the retiring Prosecuting Attorney, Judge Robert L. Harris (retired 12/09) and the officers from every local law enforcement agency in Clark County. Why? Because Tony Golik is a natural leader and a seasoned Prosecutor. He knows what it takes to get the job done right. There are many subtleties that go into Prosecution that are important to each and every case. You must ensure victims and witnesses are comfortable and can speak in front of a jury. You must understand witness motivations, especially if they know the defendant. A gang crime is vastly different from a child rape case. The relationships between victims, witnesses and defendants play an important role in how the Prosecutor works a case.
We've all seen "Law and Order". The reason this series is the longest running series on television (surpassing even Bonanza) is that it is no simple task to Prosecute criminals. The facts and evidence of each case, the officers who work the case, the victims, the witnesses, even passing time, contributes to complexities of each and every case. Knowing all of these factors and knowing how they can play out can mean the difference between getting a just conviction and allowing a criminal to head back out on the street.
Tony Golik is the only candidate for Clark County Prosecutor who has prosecuted criminals. Read that again. Tony's opponent has never prosecuted. Not one case. The opponent has spent his career as a government office lawyer working on land use - writing appeals. Tony's opponent admits he has never taken a case to trial here in the State of Washington. He's been here for eleven years and has not done a single trial - not one. In fact, his opponent has not cited to a single trial in his entire career thus far. Tony's opponent has said that prosecution is simple. Big words for a fellow who's never done it. Is there any question why this strikes everyone remotely connected to criminal justice in Clark County as extremely wrong and disconcerting?
Sitting Judges are not allowed to openly endorse a candidate for a partisan election, but let it be known that the Judges of Clark County do not like that a potential candidate demeans the prosecutor's office and doesn't appreciate the role the Prosecutor plays in our criminal justice system. Judges want an experienced Elected Prosecutor in Clark County. They do not want someone that says prosecution is simple. They know better.
While sitting Judges can not legally endorse, a retired Judge can. Superior Court Judge Robert L. Harris was the longest serving Superior Court Judge when he retired this Spring. Tony Golik tried many cases in front of Judge Harris, including the Hersh homicide in April of this year (a 32 year old cold case DNA murder). Judge Harris endorsed Tony Golik.
The next Clark County Prosecuting Attorney must have the experience necessary to do the job right, the support of everyone in the criminal justice system and an appreciation for the complexities involved in prosecuting criminals. Tony Golik will keep Clark County safe, from gangs, from child predators, from murderers and rapists. Tony Golik has dedicated his career to Criminal Prosecution and his skill and leadership will serve us well.
Because experience matters..... vote Tony Golik Clark County Prosecuting Attorney.
http://www.electgolik.com/
Tony Golik's fellow Prosecutors support his campaign as does Art Curtis the retiring Prosecuting Attorney, Judge Robert L. Harris (retired 12/09) and the officers from every local law enforcement agency in Clark County. Why? Because Tony Golik is a natural leader and a seasoned Prosecutor. He knows what it takes to get the job done right. There are many subtleties that go into Prosecution that are important to each and every case. You must ensure victims and witnesses are comfortable and can speak in front of a jury. You must understand witness motivations, especially if they know the defendant. A gang crime is vastly different from a child rape case. The relationships between victims, witnesses and defendants play an important role in how the Prosecutor works a case.
We've all seen "Law and Order". The reason this series is the longest running series on television (surpassing even Bonanza) is that it is no simple task to Prosecute criminals. The facts and evidence of each case, the officers who work the case, the victims, the witnesses, even passing time, contributes to complexities of each and every case. Knowing all of these factors and knowing how they can play out can mean the difference between getting a just conviction and allowing a criminal to head back out on the street.
Tony Golik is the only candidate for Clark County Prosecutor who has prosecuted criminals. Read that again. Tony's opponent has never prosecuted. Not one case. The opponent has spent his career as a government office lawyer working on land use - writing appeals. Tony's opponent admits he has never taken a case to trial here in the State of Washington. He's been here for eleven years and has not done a single trial - not one. In fact, his opponent has not cited to a single trial in his entire career thus far. Tony's opponent has said that prosecution is simple. Big words for a fellow who's never done it. Is there any question why this strikes everyone remotely connected to criminal justice in Clark County as extremely wrong and disconcerting?
Sitting Judges are not allowed to openly endorse a candidate for a partisan election, but let it be known that the Judges of Clark County do not like that a potential candidate demeans the prosecutor's office and doesn't appreciate the role the Prosecutor plays in our criminal justice system. Judges want an experienced Elected Prosecutor in Clark County. They do not want someone that says prosecution is simple. They know better.
While sitting Judges can not legally endorse, a retired Judge can. Superior Court Judge Robert L. Harris was the longest serving Superior Court Judge when he retired this Spring. Tony Golik tried many cases in front of Judge Harris, including the Hersh homicide in April of this year (a 32 year old cold case DNA murder). Judge Harris endorsed Tony Golik.
The next Clark County Prosecuting Attorney must have the experience necessary to do the job right, the support of everyone in the criminal justice system and an appreciation for the complexities involved in prosecuting criminals. Tony Golik will keep Clark County safe, from gangs, from child predators, from murderers and rapists. Tony Golik has dedicated his career to Criminal Prosecution and his skill and leadership will serve us well.
Because experience matters..... vote Tony Golik Clark County Prosecuting Attorney.
http://www.electgolik.com/
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