Washington Supreme Court Affirms 'Juvenile' Includes 18-20-Year-Olds in Driver's License Suspension Statutes Introduction The case of Brett Davis v. State of Washington addresses the application of...
State v. Riley: Upholding Aggressor Instruction in Self-Defense Claims Introduction In the landmark case of State of Washington v. Johnny Lee Riley, Jr., the Supreme Court of Washington addressed...
Termination of Parental Rights Confirmed Despite Proposed Guardianship: Clarifications on RCW 13.34.180(6) Introduction The case of In re Dependency of K.S.C., B.D. 11/02/92, Minor Child. Beverly...
Washington Supreme Court Establishes Separate Property Status for Post-Dissolution Disability Benefits Introduction In the landmark case In re Marriage of Michael A. Brewer v. Deborah Q. Brewer,...
Impact of Defendant Shackling on Capital Sentencing: A Commentary on State of Washington v. Charles Ben Finch Introduction State of Washington v. Charles Ben Finch is a pivotal case decided by the...
Due Process Protection Against Retrospective Application of Statutory Changes in Child Molestation Cases – State v. Fonua Aho Introduction State of Washington v. Fonua Aho is a pivotal case decided...
No Accomplice Liability for Omissions: STATE v. JACKSON Establishes Limits under Washington Law Introduction State of Washington v. Michael A. Jackson and Laurinda J. Jackson is a landmark case...
State v. Bencivenga: Affirming Rational Inference of Intent in Attempted Burglary Under Washington Law Introduction State of Washington v. James Bencivenga, 137 Wn.2d 703 (1999), is a pivotal case...
Foreseeability Not Required for Restitution in Criminal Cases: An Analysis of State of Washington v. Enstone Introduction State of Washington v. Douglas Enstone, 137 Wn.2d 675 (1999), is a seminal...
Application of Berg Context Rule to Restrictive Covenants in Washington State Introduction In the landmark case of HOLLIS v. GARWALL, INC., the Supreme Court of Washington addressed the applicability...
Clarification of the Invited Error Doctrine in Jury Instructions on Self-Defense Introduction The case at hand involves six consolidated appeals before the Supreme Court of Washington, En Banc,...
Affirmation of Right to Challenge Classification of Prior Out-of-State Convictions on Appeal: State of Washington v. Edward A. McCorkle Introduction State of Washington v. Edward A. McCorkle is a...
Washington Supreme Court Permits Appeal on Sentencing Classification of Out-of-State Convictions Without Specific Objection Introduction The case of State of Washington v. Earl Lee Ford a/k/a Robert...
Reviving Jury Trial Rights Post-Mistrial and Amendment of Pleadings After Arbitration: Insights from WILSON v. HORSLEY Introduction WILSON v. HORSLEY, 137 Wn. 2d 500 (1999), adjudicated by the...
Trade Secret Protection Extends to Memorized Information under Washington's Uniform Trade Secrets Act Introduction The case of Ed Nowogroski Insurance, Inc. v. Michael Rucker et al. adjudicated by...
Denial of Personal Restraint Petition in Jonathan Lee Gentry Case: Upholding Due Process and Procedural Standards Introduction The case of In re the Personal Restraint Petition of Jonathan Lee...
MARTINI v. BOEING CO.: Washington Supreme Court Clarifies Front and Back Pay in Disability Discrimination Claims Introduction In MARTINI v. BOEING CO., the Supreme Court of Washington, en banc,...
Substantial Compliance and Party Joinder in Writ Proceedings: Crosby v. County of Spokane Introduction Crosby v. County of Spokane, 137 Wn.2d 296 (1999), adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...
Enhancing Passenger Privacy Rights During Traffic Stops: STATE v. MENDEZ Commentary Introduction STATE v. MENDEZ, 137 Wn. 2d 208 (1999), is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of Washington that...
Standing and Prematurity in Private Quo Warranto Actions: Quick-Ruben v. Verharen Introduction Quick-Ruben v. Verharen (No. 65564-2, 136 Wn. 2d 888) is a landmark case decided by the Supreme Court of...