Lazzari Legal Secures Victory in Complex Domestic Violence Defense

A Uinta County jury has acquitted Shadawn Oehler of being an accessory after the fact to first-degree murder — a case that drew attention for its tragic circumstances, complex legal questions, and undercurrents of domestic violence.

Oehler faced allegations of discarding a firearm used by her husband in a fatal shooting but was found not guilty by a jury of her peers. The central question in the case was intent: Did she act to help her husband evade justice, or did she act under duress as a victim herself?

Lazzari Legal’s defense team successfully argued that Oehler acted under duress as a victim of domestic violence, emphasizing her history of abuse and fear. While both the defense and prosecution agreed on the facts surrounding the firearm’s disposal, Lazzari Legal’s strategic approach focused on the crucial element of intent required under Wyoming law.

This case offers a compelling look into how legal standards of intent intersect with real-world trauma — and how skilled legal representation can help juries navigate those complexities.

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