Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Adds developments from court this morning

Tomahawk man sentenced to life imprisonment in January 2009 at the court today to withdraw his guilty plea and request for re-sentenced.

Derek Domke, pleaded guilty October 13, 2008 at the expense of the first murder and armed robbery. Police said Domke slain Rochelle Anderson, 25, March 22, 2008, from convenience Cruising Zephyr in the Tomahawk. An autopsy showed that Anderson was beaten and stabbed to death during a robbery at the gas station.

Domke, 19, gave investigators the name of the alleged accomplice, but no one was charged in connection with the death of Anderson. Domke trial lawyer, Robert Rush revealed today that Domke told him that another man Domke asked for the knife to scare the clerk during a robbery. Domke, provided that a person with a knife and then saw Anderson was injured when he returned to the stores, "said Rusch.

In a motion filed in that case Domke argued that he was forced to plead to the charge of first degree murder and was not informed by his counsel about the possibility of charging murder crime.

Rush said he and Domke spoke several times by telephone and in person at the lower wages. Rusch said he recommended Domke, a charge that he as an option for the jury will submit, but declined Domke.

"(Domke), was very concerned that we could not protect his business," said Rusch. (A) an element of his fatigue and anxiety, as he is admitted to a plea agreement, probably the best he can expect in the circumstances to offer. "

Occupation Attorney Domke "James Rebholz, Domke questioned if the impact of the debt. Rebholz said Domke understood suffering from psychological problems, do not take the necessary drugs in prison and was placed on suicide watch for two weeks before October 2008 are invited to a hearing.

Police officers and a psychologist who examined Domke are among those scheduled to testify later today.

Look for updates on the hearings Domke later today.

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