Defense asks for release citing treatment participation and custody of children

Jeff McNickols told the court that his client, Morgan Boone, lives in Mountlake Terrace, shares custody of two children (ages nine and 15), works part time as an event planner, and is enrolled in a treatment program. "She's asking the court to impose the affirmative conditions but consider release," McNickols said, noting she lacks funds to post bail and could be returned to an intensive outpatient program.

The defense asked the court to allow court-pay for SCRAM monitoring if Boone were released and said Boone's family responsibilities and employment obligations weighed in favor of a noncustodial release with monitoring. The prosecutor nevertheless emphasized Boone's prior record when seeking a higher bail amount; the judge weighed those factors before setting bail and conditions.