Washington Case Commentaries

State of Washington v. James Ross Thompson: Reinforcing the Limits of Forcible Entry on Civil Warrants

Date: Jun 25, 2004

State of Washington v. James Ross Thompson: Reinforcing the Limits of Forcible Entry on Civil Warrants Introduction The State of Washington litigated against James Ross Thompson in the Supreme Court...

Washington Supreme Court Establishes MWA Applicability to CBAs' Retroactive Payments

Date: Jun 25, 2004

Washington Supreme Court Establishes MWA Applicability to CBAs' Retroactive Payments Introduction The case of Jerry L. Hisle, et al. v. Todd Pacific Shipyards Corporation deliberated before the...

Requirement for Specific Findings on Child Relocation Factors Under RCW 26.09.520: Analysis of In the Matter of the MARRIAGE OF HORNER

Date: Jun 25, 2004

Requirement for Specific Findings on Child Relocation Factors Under RCW 26.09.520: Analysis of In the Matter of the MARRIAGE OF HORNER Introduction In the landmark case In the Matter of the Marriage...

Automobile Passenger Privacy Rights Under Washington Constitution: STATE v. RANKIN and Staab

Date: Jun 11, 2004

Automobile Passenger Privacy Rights Under Washington Constitution: STATE v. RANKIN and Staab Introduction The Supreme Court of Washington addressed a pivotal issue in State of Washington v. James...

RCW 46.20.289 and .324(1) Found to Violate Due Process: Implications for License Suspension Procedures

Date: Jun 4, 2004

RCW 46.20.289 and .324(1) Found to Violate Due Process: Implications for License Suspension Procedures Introduction The case of The City of Redmond v. Dean A. Moore and Jason D. Wilson addresses the...

The Port of Seattle v. Pollution Control Hearings Board: Establishing Enhanced Conditions for Environmental Compliance

Date: May 15, 2004

Enhanced Environmental Compliance Through Revised Conditions: The Port of Seattle v. Pollution Control Hearings Board Introduction The case of The Port of Seattle v. Pollution Control Hearings Board...

Isadore v. Washington Supreme Court: Establishing the Standard for Involuntary Guilty Pleas Due to Misinformation of Direct Consequences

Date: Apr 23, 2004

Isadore v. Washington Supreme Court: Establishing the Standard for Involuntary Guilty Pleas Due to Misinformation of Direct Consequences Introduction The case of Roy Lee Isadore v. State of...

Trial Court Discretion on Continuance for Competency Expert Testimony: STATE v. DOWNING

Date: Apr 16, 2004

Trial Court Discretion on Continuance for Competency Expert Testimony: STATE v. DOWNING Introduction State of Washington v. Charles R. Downing, 151 Wn.2d 265 (2004), adjudicated by the Supreme Court...

Exemption of Public-Private Transportation Initiatives from State Bidding Laws: CAT v. Murphy

Date: Apr 9, 2004

Exemption of Public-Private Transportation Initiatives from State Bidding Laws: CAT v. Murphy Introduction The case of Citizens Against Tolls (CAT) v. Murphy (151 Wn. 2d 226) adjudicated by the...

Washington Supreme Court Recognizes Tax Offsets as "Any Other Appropriate Remedy" under WLAD in Gender Discrimination Case

Date: Apr 2, 2004

Washington Supreme Court Recognizes Tax Offsets as "Any Other Appropriate Remedy" under WLAD in Gender Discrimination Case Introduction The case of Linda Blaney v. International Association of...

Washington Supreme Court Establishes Inclusion of Washed-Out Convictions in Offender Scores through 2002 SRA Amendments

Date: Mar 19, 2004

Washington Supreme Court Establishes Inclusion of Washed-Out Convictions in Offender Scores through 2002 SRA Amendments Introduction In the landmark case of The State of Washington v. Leslie Varga et...

Capacity of Juveniles Under Age 12 in Criminal Proceedings: The Ramer Decision

Date: Mar 12, 2004

Capacity of Juveniles Under Age 12 in Criminal Proceedings: The Ramer Decision Introduction The case of The State of Washington v. Andrew Ramer (151 Wn. 2d 106) represents a significant judicial...

Clarifying "True Threats": Insights from State v. Kilburn

Date: Feb 13, 2004

Clarifying "True Threats": Insights from State v. Kilburn Introduction In the landmark case of State of Washington v. Martin Kilburn, adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Washington on February 12,...

Clark v. Grasso: Reinforcing the Confrontation Clause in Child Hearsay Cases

Date: Feb 6, 2004

Clark v. Grasso: Reinforcing the Confrontation Clause in Child Hearsay Cases Introduction Clark v. Grasso is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of Washington that addresses the intricate...

Alford Pleas and Collateral Estoppel: Implications from Clark v. Baines

Date: Feb 6, 2004

Alford Pleas and Collateral Estoppel: Implications from Clark v. Baines Introduction Clark v. Baines, 150 Wn. 2d 905 (2004), is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of Washington that addresses...

Washington Supreme Court Upholds Petition Method of Annexation: Independent Constitutional Analysis Affirmed

Date: Jan 30, 2004

Washington Supreme Court Upholds Petition Method of Annexation: Independent Constitutional Analysis Affirmed Introduction The consolidated cases of Grant County Fire Protection District No. 5 v. City...

State v. Covell Paul Thomas: Impact of Apprendi and Ring on Death Penalty Sentencing and Jury Instructions

Date: Jan 30, 2004

State v. Covell Paul Thomas: Impact of Apprendi and Ring on Death Penalty Sentencing and Jury Instructions Introduction In the landmark case of State of Washington v. Covell Paul Thomas (150 Wn. 2d...

Requirement to Specify Controlled Substance in Charging Documents: Analysis of State v. Goodman

Date: Jan 16, 2004

Requirement to Specify Controlled Substance in Charging Documents: Analysis of State of Washington v. Goodman Introduction State of Washington v. Jay Lawrence Goodman, 150 Wn. 2d 774 (2004), is a...

Mount Adams School District v. William D. Cook: Affirming Arbitration Rights under Collective Bargaining Agreement

Date: Dec 19, 2003

Mount Adams School District v. William D. Cook: Affirming Arbitration Rights under Collective Bargaining Agreement Introduction The case of Mount Adams School District v. William D. Cook revolved...

Establishing the Professional Judgment Standard for Foster Children's Substantive Due Process Rights in Washington State

Date: Dec 19, 2003

Establishing the Professional Judgment Standard for Foster Children's Substantive Due Process Rights in Washington State Introduction In the landmark case of Braam et al. v. State of Washington,...

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