Washington Case Commentaries

Reversal of Second-Degree Assault Conviction due to Ineffective Assistance of Counsel: Implications for Self-Defense Jury Instructions

Date: Sep 4, 2009

Reversal of Second-Degree Assault Conviction due to Ineffective Assistance of Counsel: Implications for Self-Defense Jury Instructions Introduction In the landmark case of The State of Washington v....

Affirmation of Revocation Without Proof of Willfulness in SSOSA Conditions: STATE v. McCORMICK

Date: Aug 7, 2009

Affirmation of Revocation Without Proof of Willfulness in SSOSA Conditions: STATE v. McCORMICK Introduction In State of Washington v. David Elvin McCormick, 166 Wn.2d 689 (2009), the Supreme Court of...

Combined Confinement and Community Custody Sentences Must Not Exceed Statutory Maximum: Washington Supreme Court Upholds Amended Judgment in State v. Brooks

Date: Jul 24, 2009

Combined Confinement and Community Custody Sentences Must Not Exceed Statutory Maximum: Washington Supreme Court Upholds Amended Judgment in State v. Brooks Introduction In the landmark case State v....

Clarifying the Scope of "Fenced Area" in Washington's Burglary Statute: State v. Engel

Date: Jul 10, 2009

Clarifying the Scope of "Fenced Area" in Washington's Burglary Statute: State v. Engel Introduction State of Washington v. Roger Dean Engel is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...

Interpretation of "Amounts Derived from Interest" in BO Tax Deductions: HomeStreet, Inc. v. Department of Revenue

Date: Jun 19, 2009

Interpretation of "Amounts Derived from Interest" in BO Tax Deductions: HomeStreet, Inc. v. Department of Revenue Introduction The case of HomeStreet, Inc., et al. v. The Department of Revenue (166...

STATE v. GARVIN: Establishing Limits on Terry Frisk in the Pursuit of Contraband

Date: May 29, 2009

STATE v. GARVIN: Establishing Limits on Terry Frisk in the Pursuit of Contraband Introduction State of Washington v. Anthony Gaylord Garvin is a landmark case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...

Transferred Intent in First Degree Assault: Insights from State v. Ali Elmi

Date: May 22, 2009

Transferred Intent in First Degree Assault: Insights from State v. Ali Elmi Introduction State of Washington v. Ali Elmi (166 Wn.2d 209) is a pivotal case decided by the Supreme Court of Washington...

Admissibility of Prior Bad Acts: Upholding Conviction in STATE v. POWELL

Date: May 1, 2009

Admissibility of Prior Bad Acts: Upholding Conviction in STATE v. POWELL Introduction State of Washington v. Jason Vincent Powell is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of Washington that delves...

Washington Supreme Court Sets Standard for Proving Criminal History in Sentencing

Date: Apr 17, 2009

Washington Supreme Court Sets Standard for Proving Criminal History in Sentencing Introduction The Supreme Court of Washington, in its 2009 decision in State of Washington v. Frank C. Mendoza and...

Comprehensive Commentary on STATE v. SUTHERBY: Defining the Unit of Prosecution for Child Pornography and Counsel's Obligations

Date: Apr 10, 2009

Defining the Unit of Prosecution for Child Pornography and Counsel's Obligations: An Analysis of STATE v. SUTHERBY Introduction In the landmark case The State of Washington v. Randy J. Sutherby (165...

Washington Supreme Court Expands CPA to Include Deceptive Insurance Subrogation Collection Practices Beyond Consumer Relationships

Date: Apr 3, 2009

Washington Supreme Court Expands CPA to Include Deceptive Insurance Subrogation Collection Practices Beyond Consumer Relationships Introduction The case of Rajvir Panag v. Farmers Insurance Company...

STATE v. FISHER: Reinforcing Standards for ER 404(b) Evidence and Prosecutorial Conduct

Date: Mar 13, 2009

STATE v. FISHER: Reinforcing Standards for ER 404(b) Evidence and Prosecutorial Conduct Introduction The case of State of Washington v. Timothy Scott Fisher (165 Wn. 2d 727) presents a critical...

Clinical Decisions Excluded from ‘Trade or Commerce’ Under Washington's Consumer Protection Act

Date: Feb 6, 2009

Clinical Decisions Excluded from ‘Trade or Commerce’ Under Washington's Consumer Protection Act Introduction The case of Mystie "Patsy" Michael v. Betsy Mosquera-Lacy, Bright Now! Dental, Inc....

Voluntary Dismissal and Prevailing Party Status under RCW 4.84.330: Wachovia SBA Lending v. Kraft

Date: Jan 16, 2009

Voluntary Dismissal and Prevailing Party Status under RCW 4.84.330: Wachovia SBA Lending v. Kraft Introduction Wachovia SBA Lending, Inc. v. Deanna D. Kraft is a significant case decided by the...

Viad Corporation v. Joseph A. Simonetta: Limiting Manufacturer Liability for Third-Party Product Hazards

Date: Dec 12, 2008

Viad Corporation v. Joseph A. Simonetta: Limiting Manufacturer Liability for Third-Party Product Hazards Introduction In the landmark case of Joseph A. Simonetta et al. v. Viad Corporation, the...

Probable Cause Standards Without K-9 Evidence: Insights from State v. Neth

Date: Nov 27, 2008

Probable Cause Standards Without K-9 Evidence: Insights from State v. Neth Introduction State of Washington v. Joseph Douglas Neth (165 Wn.2d 177) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme Court...

Procedural Bad Faith Claims Without Duty to Defend: Insights from St. Paul Fire & Marine Insurance Co. v. Onvia, Inc.

Date: Nov 27, 2008

Procedural Bad Faith Claims Without Duty to Defend: Insights from St. Paul Fire & Marine Insurance Co. v. Onvia, Inc. Introduction The case of St. Paul Fire & Marine Insurance Company v. Onvia, Inc.,...

Preservation of Presumption of Innocence and Crime-Related No-Contact Orders: Analysis of STATE v. WARREN

Date: Nov 21, 2008

Preservation of Presumption of Innocence and Crime-Related No-Contact Orders: Analysis of STATE v. WARREN Introduction State of Washington v. Richard Headen Warren is a pivotal case adjudicated by...

Restitution Standards Reinforced in STATE v. GRIFFITH

Date: Nov 7, 2008

Restitution Standards Reinforced in STATE v. GRIFFITH Introduction State of Washington v. Joan Marie Griffith is a landmark case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Washington on November 6, 2008....

Final Action Requirement in Employer-Initiated Layoffs: Verizon NW v. Employment Security Department

Date: Oct 24, 2008

Final Action Requirement in Employer-Initiated Layoffs: Verizon NW v. Employment Security Department Introduction In Verizon Northwest, Inc. v. The Employment Security Department et al., the Supreme...

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