Washington Case Commentaries

Washington Supreme Court Affirms SRA's Sentencing Limitations While Allowing 12-Step Programs as Community Service in State v. Law

Date: Apr 22, 2005

Washington Supreme Court Affirms SRA's Sentencing Limitations While Allowing 12-Step Programs as Community Service in State v. Law Introduction In the landmark case The State of Washington v. Angela...

STATE v. CARTER: Reevaluating Accomplice Liability in Felony Murder Convictions

Date: Apr 15, 2005

STATE v. CARTER: Reevaluating Accomplice Liability in Felony Murder Convictions Introduction State of Washington v. Kimberly Kristina Carter, 154 Wn. 2d 71 (2005), is a pivotal case adjudicated by...

Exceptional Sentencing and the Sixth Amendment: An Analysis of THE STATE OF WASHINGTON v. DANIEL D. HUGHES et al.

Date: Apr 15, 2005

Exceptional Sentencing and the Sixth Amendment: An Analysis of The State of Washington v. Daniel D. Hughes, et al. Introduction The State of Washington v. Daniel D. Hughes, George L. Selvidge, and...

Narrow Interpretation of 'Deliberate Intention' Under Washington's Industrial Insurance Act Affirmed

Date: Apr 8, 2005

Narrow Interpretation of 'Deliberate Intention' Under Washington's Industrial Insurance Act Affirmed in Vallandigham v. Clover Park School District No. 400 Introduction The case of JEANETTE...

Bifurcation of "To Convict" Jury Instructions in Felony Harassment: State v. Morning Mills

Date: Apr 8, 2005

Bifurcation of "To Convict" Jury Instructions in Felony Harassment: State v. Morning Mills Introduction The State of Washington v. Morning Leray Mills, 154 Wn. 2d 1 (2005), is a pivotal case...

Abuse of Discretion in Considering Marital Fault in Property Division: Washington Supreme Court's Ruling in Muhammad Case

Date: Mar 25, 2005

Abuse of Discretion in Considering Marital Fault in Property Division: Washington Supreme Court's Ruling in Muhammad Case Introduction The case of In the Matter of the Marriage of Dawud A. Muhammad...

MOHR v. GRANT: Establishing High Standards for Defamation by Omission

Date: Mar 25, 2005

MOHR v. GRANT: Establishing High Standards for Defamation by Omission Introduction MOHR v. GRANT, 153 Wn.2d 812 (2005), is a seminal case in Washington state law that addresses the complexities of...

Duty of Municipalities to Maintain Safe Roadways: Insights from Owen v. Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad Company and City of Tukwila

Date: Mar 25, 2005

Duty of Municipalities to Maintain Safe Roadways: Insights from Owen v. Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad Company and City of Tukwila Introduction The case of Jean M. Owen, Individually and as...

Separate Convictions for Assault and Robbery: Washington Supreme Court in Freeman and Zumwalt

Date: Mar 18, 2005

Separate Convictions for Assault and Robbery: Washington Supreme Court in Freeman and Zumwalt Introduction The Supreme Court of Washington addressed critical questions surrounding the application of...

Enhanced Tribal Notification Requirements under the Indian Child Welfare Act: A Comprehensive Analysis of In the Matter of the Dependency of T.L.G. ET AL. v. WILLIAM GILFILLEN ET AL.

Date: Mar 8, 2005

Enhanced Tribal Notification Requirements under the Indian Child Welfare Act: A Comprehensive Analysis of In the Matter of the Dependency of T.L.G. ET AL. v. WILLIAM GILFILLEN ET AL. Introduction The...

Defining the Unit of Prosecution in Double Jeopardy: Insights from STATE v. TVEDT

Date: Mar 4, 2005

Defining the Unit of Prosecution in Double Jeopardy: Insights from STATE v. TVEDT Introduction The case of State of Washington v. Ronald A. Tvedt (153 Wn.2d 705, 2005) addresses a significant legal...

Limitations on State-Provided Counsel for Post-Sentencing Plea Withdrawals under CrR 3.1(b)(2)

Date: Feb 25, 2005

Limitations on State-Provided Counsel for Post-Sentencing Plea Withdrawals under CrR 3.1(b)(2) Introduction In the landmark case of The State of Washington v. Tony Douglas Robinson, 153 Wn. 2d 689...

Stock Option Conversion Upon Exercise: Washington Supreme Court Establishes New Precedent

Date: Feb 11, 2005

Stock Option Conversion Upon Exercise: Washington Supreme Court Establishes New Precedent Introduction The case of In the Matter of the Marriage of Margo R. Langham and Velle J. Kolde, adjudicated by...

Affirmation of "Reckless Manner" Definition in Vehicular Offenses

Date: Feb 11, 2005

Affirmation of "Reckless Manner" Definition in Vehicular Offenses Introduction In the landmark case THE STATE OF WASHINGTON v. MICHAEL ROGGENKAMP, decided by the Supreme Court of Washington on...

Supreme Court of Washington Mandates Free Delivery of Inmate Property Upon Transfer

Date: Jan 14, 2005

Supreme Court of Washington Mandates Free Delivery of Inmate Property Upon Transfer Introduction In the landmark case of LONNIE BURTON ET AL. v. JOSEPH LEHMAN, as Secretary of the Department of...

Knowledge Not Required for Firearm Enhancement in Sentencing: Analysis of State v. Barnes

Date: Jan 14, 2005

Knowledge Not Required for Firearm Enhancement in Sentencing: Analysis of State v. Barnes Introduction State of Washington v. Erik Vincent Barnes, 153 Wn. 2d 378 (2005), is a pivotal case in...

Severability Clauses in Arbitration Agreements: The Therese R. Zuver Case

Date: Dec 24, 2004

Severability Clauses in Arbitration Agreements: The Therese R. Zuver Case Introduction In the landmark case of Therese R. Zuver v. Airtouch Communications, Inc., et al., 153 Wn. 2d 293 (2004), the...

Enforceability of Employment Arbitration Agreements: Insights from Adler v. Fred Lind Manor

Date: Dec 24, 2004

Enforceability of Employment Arbitration Agreements: Insights from Adler v. Fred Lind Manor Introduction The case of Gerard Adler v. Fred Lind Manor et al., decided by the Supreme Court of Washington...

Washington Supreme Court Establishes Unified Approach to Hostile Work Environment Claims in Antonius v. King County

Date: Dec 24, 2004

Washington Supreme Court Establishes Unified Approach to Hostile Work Environment Claims in Antonius v. King County Introduction In Rose Antonius v. King County, 153 Wn.2d 256 (2004), the Supreme...

Establishing 'Clear, Cogent, and Convincing' Evidence Standard for Lost Wills and Clarifying Res Judicata in Probate: In re Estate of Margaret Black

Date: Dec 10, 2004

Establishing 'Clear, Cogent, and Convincing' Evidence Standard for Lost Wills and Clarifying Res Judicata in Probate: In re Estate of Margaret Black Introduction In the landmark case In the Matter of...

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