Homicide Death of American Idol Contestant Shocks the Southland
The July 25 death of former American Idol contestant Alexis Cohen has shocked and touched many of the show’s fans here in San Diego. Officers arrested a suspect in the killing -- a 23 year old man named Daniel Bark, who’s been accused of killing Cohen in a hit and run accident and then illegally eluding a law enforcement officer. Bark faces charges of aggravated manslaughter and could face many years in jail.
According to Bark's attorney, David Glassman, the defendant is on suicide watch and is suffering from emotional trauma from the event. Had an experienced San Diego defense attorney been on hand to advise Bark about how to behave in the immediate aftermath of the accident, he would have likely counseled him not to evade authorities and not to leave the scene of the accident. In fact, the fact that Bark fled from the scene -- quite possibly, a panic reflex -- may significantly complicate his legal defense. The additional charges he may face for hit and run and eluding arrest could tack on years to his jail sentence and make probation and rehabilitation much more difficult.
Building a sound San Diego defense strategy requires careful planning and a thorough knowledge of California law, both in theory and in practice. The Law Offices of Stephen Brodsky can equip you to address criminal charges pending against you, whether they’re relatively minor (e.g. a misdemeanor) or severe (e.g. a felony DUI or aggravated manslaughter). Attorney Brodsky has won numerous complex battles at trial, and he understands how to negotiate with prosecutors to get excellent results for his clients. Please check out more resources at www.criminalattorneysandiego.com, or call 1-800-GOOD-ADVICE.
