Judge delays appeal by Bremerton jazz musician

BREMERTON - Bremerton Municipal Court Judge James Docter delayed an appeal for a new trial by jazz musician Mark Lewis Wednesday, citing the need to review arguments from his and the city's attorneys.

The well-known musician, who is legally blind, was found guilty in January of obstructing a Bremerton police officer. Lewis contended at his January trial he did not know he was dealing with a police officer.

Police said he grabbed onto an officer's gun in a tussle.


Lewis has appealed for a new trial and Docter will decide if he should get one at a hearing March 22. If not, Lewis will be sentenced. The conviction carries up to a year in jail, but Lewis, who has no criminal history, would likely receive less than the maximum.