Winchester v. Stein

In this case, we are asked whether an action brought under our state’s Criminal Profiteering Act for monetary damages to victims of crime and other penalties violated the double jeopardy rights of those parties who had been previously tried in criminal proceedings.

FACTS

There is a large record in this case, but only a brief description of the facts is necessary to understand the legal issue before us. Ned Hall, a probate attorney in Vancouver, served as Nick Stein’s attorney for a number of years in matters involving Nick’s property. Nick’s son, Jack Stein, *840opposed Mr. Hall’s legal position on…