State of Washington v Michael William Bienhoff. Co-defendants Michael Bienhoff and Karl Pierce challenge their convictions for first-degree felony murder. They contend that the trial court impermissibly commented on the evidence and erroneously admitted a videotape of a state witness. Pierce also raises additional arguments relating to jury selection, sentencing, and financial conditions of the judgment and sentence. COA #839764 Cons. w/ #839772. King County Superior Court #12-1-01374-4.