Jasmine Stole

jstole@guampdn.com

A local attorney accused of stabbing a man outside a Tamuning bar last month is scheduled to stand trial before the year ends.

Richard William Hamlin, 32, appeared in court Tuesday with his lawyer, Jeffrey Moots. Presiding Judge Alberto Lamorena III set Hamlin's trial for Nov. 13.

Witnesses at Toy’s Tavern said Hamlin had been showing people at the bar a silver knife, according to court documents.

A man who escorted Hamlin out of the bar said when he tried to restrain Hamlin, Hamlin stabbed him, according to court documents. The man suffered from a half-inch laceration to his right rib cage and taken to the hospital.

A witness said she saw Hamlin and another man outside the bar. Hamlin reportedly pushed the man, then retrieved a knife with a silver blade about three to four inches long, court documents state. The witness reported the two struggled and eventually Hamlin ran away.

A bartender told police Hamlin was highly intoxicated and she stopped serving him drinks because he was so drunk.

When police tried to interview him, Hamlin invoked his right to remain silent and his right to a lawyer.

He’s listed as an active member of the Guam Bar. He also was a member of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board before his arrest.

Hamlin was charged with aggravated assault and other offenses. His next court hearing is in June. He's been released on $10,000 cash bail.

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