Washington Case Commentaries

Absolute Witness Immunity Does Not Shield from Professional Disciplinary Proceedings: Deatherage v. Examining Board of Psychology

Date: Dec 25, 1997

Absolute Witness Immunity Does Not Shield from Professional Disciplinary Proceedings: Deatherage v. Examining Board of Psychology Introduction Edward L. Deatherage, Ph.D., Respondent, v. Examining...

Midtrial Amendment of Charges and Lesser Included Offenses: Insights from State v. Peterson

Date: Dec 19, 1997

Midtrial Amendment of Charges and Lesser Included Offenses: Insights from State v. Peterson Introduction State of Washington v. Paul E. Peterson is a pivotal case decided by the Supreme Court of...

State of Washington v. Nicholas Sledge: Upholding Plea Agreement Integrity and Restricting Prosecutorial Overreach

Date: Dec 12, 1997

State of Washington v. Nicholas Sledge: Upholding Plea Agreement Integrity and Restricting Prosecutorial Overreach Introduction In the landmark case of State of Washington v. Nicholas Sledge,...

Discovery of Fraudulent Nature Triggers Statute of Limitations Under UFTA: Rommel Freitag v. Frank McGhie

Date: Dec 12, 1997

Discovery of Fraudulent Nature Triggers Statute of Limitations Under UFTA: Rommel Freitag v. Frank McGhie Introduction The case of Rommel Freitag, et al. v. Frank W. McGhie, et al. (133 Wn. 2d 816)...

Strict Compliance with Mandatory Arbitration Rules Affirmed in NEVERS v. FIRESIDE, INC.

Date: Dec 5, 1997

Strict Compliance with Mandatory Arbitration Rules Affirmed in NEVERS v. FIRESIDE, INC. Introduction The case of Cory B. Nevers, et al. v. Fireside, Inc. (133 Wn. 2d 804) adjudicated by the Supreme...

Reaffirmation of the Workman Test: Manslaughter as a Lesser Included Offense of Intentional Murder in STATE v. BERLIN

Date: Nov 21, 1997

Reaffirmation of the Workman Test: Manslaughter as a Lesser Included Offense of Intentional Murder in STATE v. BERLIN Introduction State of Washington v. Leslie W. Berlin, 133 Wn. 2d 541 (1997), is a...

Admissibility of Prior Drug Convictions Under ER 609(a)(1): Insights from STATE v. HARDY

Date: Nov 21, 1997

Admissibility of Prior Drug Convictions Under ER 609(a)(1): Insights from STATE v. HARDY Introduction In State v. Patrick E. Hardy, 133 Wn.2d 701 (1997), the Supreme Court of Washington addressed a...

State of Washington v. Aaron Hairston: Reinforcing the Mandate of Independent Review in Appellate Counsel Withdrawal

Date: Nov 14, 1997

State of Washington v. Aaron Hairston: Reinforcing the Mandate of Independent Review in Appellate Counsel Withdrawal Introduction State of Washington v. Aaron Hairston (133 Wn.2d 534) is a landmark...

Limitations on Bolstering Witness Credibility through Fear Testimony: STATE v. BOURGEOIS

Date: Nov 7, 1997

Limitations on Bolstering Witness Credibility through Fear Testimony: STATE v. BOURGEOIS, 133 Wn. 2d 389 Introduction State of Washington v. Jeremiah Bourgeois is a pivotal case adjudicated by the...

State of Washington v. Jesus Abitia Enriquez: Upholding Sentencing Uniformity and Equal Protection

Date: Oct 14, 1997

State of Washington v. Jesus Abitia Enriquez: Upholding Sentencing Uniformity and Equal Protection Introduction In the landmark case of The State of Washington v. Jesus Abitia Enriquez, decided by...

NIVENS v. 7-11 Hoagy's Corner: Duty of Businesses to Protect Invitees from Third-Party Criminal Acts

Date: Sep 12, 1997

NIVENS v. 7-11 Hoagy's Corner: Duty of Businesses to Protect Invitees from Third-Party Criminal Acts Introduction NIVENS v. 7-11 Hoagy's Corner (133 Wn. 2d 192, 1997) is a landmark case decided by...

Porter v. State of Washington: Redefining 'Same Criminal Conduct' in Drug Delivery Sentencing

Date: Sep 5, 1997

Porter v. State of Washington: Redefining 'Same Criminal Conduct' in Drug Delivery Sentencing Introduction Case: The State of Washington, Respondent, v. Teresa M. Porter, Petitioner. Court: Supreme...

State of Washington v. Broadaway: Upholding Initiative 159's Single-Subject Compliance and Sentencing Procedures

Date: Aug 22, 1997

State of Washington v. Broadaway: Upholding Initiative 159's Single-Subject Compliance and Sentencing Procedures Introduction State of Washington v. Nathaniel R. Broadaway is a landmark case...

Limits on Inferring Reckless Driving from Speed in Vehicular Homicide Convictions

Date: Aug 15, 1997

Limits on Inferring Reckless Driving from Speed in Vehicular Homicide Convictions Introduction The case of The State of Washington v. Harmit P. Singh Randhawa, Appellant serves as a pivotal decision...

Defining 'Sexually Explicit Conduct': Washington Supreme Court Upholds RCW 9.68A.011(3)(e) in STATE v. MYERS

Date: Aug 8, 1997

Defining 'Sexually Explicit Conduct': Washington Supreme Court Upholds RCW 9.68A.011(3)(e) in STATE v. MYERS Introduction In the case of State of Washington v. Gary K. Myers, the Supreme Court of...

Supreme Court of Washington Limits on Geographical Restrictions in Parenting Plans