STATE v. ISH: Establishing New Standards for Prosecutorial Vouching in Witness Plea Agreements Introduction In State of Washington v. Nathaniel Ish, 170 Wn. 2d 189 (2010), the Supreme Court of...
Reevaluation of Offender Score Calculation in RCW 9.94A.525: STATE v. MOEURN Introduction In State of Washington v. Laura Baker Moeurn, 170 Wn.2d 169 (2010), the Supreme Court of Washington addressed...
Reasonable Suspicion in Investigative Stops: Proximity and Brief Stay Insufficient – STATE v. DOUGHTY Introduction In the landmark case of State of Washington v. Walter Moses Doughty (170 Wn.2d 57,...
Comprehensive Analysis of Lee H. Rousso v. The State of Washington: Upholding the Dormant Commerce Clause in Internet Gambling Regulation Introduction The case of Lee H. Rousso v. The State of...
Washington Supreme Court Establishes Enhanced Penalties for PRA Exemption Misconduct Introduction In the landmark case of Richard B. Sanders v. The State of Washington, decided on September 16, 2010,...
Void for Vagueness in Community Custody Conditions: STATE v. SANCHEZ VALENCIA Introduction In the landmark case State of Washington v. Isidro Sanchez Valencia et al., the Supreme Court of Washington...
Incarceration for Misdemeanor Probation Violations Does Not Interrupt Felony Washout Period: State v. James Ervin Introduction In the landmark case of State of Washington v. James L. Ervin, the...
Protecting Citizen Rights: Entitlement to Attorney Fees in Civil Forfeiture Cases under RCW 69.50.505(6) Introduction The case of Jose Guillen et al. v. Lorena Contreras, adjudicated by the Supreme...
Defining "Separate Occasions" in Washington's Stalking Statute: Supreme Court Upholds Clear Interpretation in Kintz v. State Introduction In the landmark case State of Washington v. Clarence Andrew...
Supreme Court of Washington Establishes Enhanced Mens Rea Standards for True Threats in Harassment Cases Introduction In the landmark case, The State of Washington v. Glen Arthur Schaler, the Supreme...
STATE v. BASHAW: Rigorous Standards for Admitting Distance Measurements and Clarifying Jury Unanimity in Special Verdicts Introduction In State of Washington v. Bertha Iola Bashaw, 169 Wn. 2d 133...
Due Process Mandates Explicit Findings of Unfitness in Terminating Parental Rights Introduction In the Matter of the Welfare of A.B. Rogelio Salas, Petitioner, v. The Department of Social and Health...
Inherent Prejudice of Jailhouse Courtrooms Violates Due Process: State of Washington v. Jaime Introduction State of Washington v. James Frank Jaime is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of...
Non-Alternative Means Crime in Sex Offender Registration: The State of Washington v. Michael Eugene Peterson Introduction The State of Washington v. Michael Eugene Peterson, 168 Wn.2d 763 (2010), is...
HPRA Allows Division of Condominium Common Areas Without Unanimous Consent: Lake v. Woodcreek Homeowners Association Introduction Lake v. Woodcreek Homeowners Association et al. is a landmark case...
STATE v. JONES: Upholding Sixth Amendment Rights by Allowing Defense Testimony on Contemporaneous Sexual Conduct in Rape Cases Introduction State of Washington v. Christopher Lawrence Jones is a...
Admissibility of Immigration Status Evidence in Personal Injury Claims: SALAS v. HI-TECH ERECTORS Introduction ALEX SALAS, Petitioner, v. HI-TECH ERECTORS, Respondent. (168 Wn. 2d 664) is a landmark...
Right to Self-Representation Under Washington Constitution Reinforced in State v. Madsen Introduction State of Washington v. Kurt Randall Madsen is a landmark case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...
Insurance Duty to Defend: Postassault Negligence Not Excluded by Assault and Battery Clauses Introduction The Supreme Court of Washington addressed a pivotal issue in insurance law in the case of...
Lifetime No-Contact Orders and Constitutional Constraints: A Comprehensive Analysis of State v. Rainey Introduction State v. Rainey is a pivotal decision by the Supreme Court of Washington that...