879642
Personal Restraint Petition of Christopher Miles Gates
In May 2018, Christopher Gates was charged with murder in the first degree. His trial was continued multiple times due to defense counsel preparation, counsel changes, and the COVID pandemic. Gates did not go to trial until June 2021 and was found guilty. He appealed, and the Court of Appeals affirmed his conviction. Gates then filed this personal restraint petition, claiming his right to a speedy trial was violated and his counsel provided ineffective assistance. COA# 879642. King County Superior Court#18-1-00829-4 SEA.