Washington Case Commentaries

Limits on Rebuttal Character Evidence in Self-Defense Claims: Analysis of STATE v. KELLY

Date: Jun 29, 1984

Limits on Rebuttal Character Evidence in Self-Defense Claims: Analysis of STATE v. KELLY Introduction State of Washington v. Ivy Gail Kelly, 102 Wn. 2d 188 (1984), is a landmark case adjudicated by...

Affirmation of Voluntary Plea Requirements under CrR 4.2(d): Analysis of STATE v. OSBORNE

Date: Jun 22, 1984

Affirmation of Voluntary Plea Requirements under CrR 4.2(d): Analysis of STATE v. OSBORNE Introduction The State of Washington v. Everett E. Osborne, et al., 102 Wn.2d 87 (1984), is a pivotal case...

Affirming Strict Liability and Negligence Standards in Product Liability: Davis v. Globe Machine Manufacturing Co.

Date: Jun 22, 1984

Affirming Strict Liability and Negligence Standards in Product Liability: Davis v. Globe Machine Manufacturing Co. Introduction The case of ALICE J. DAVIS v. GLOBE MACHINE MANUFACTURING COMPANY,...

Admissibility of Hypnotically Enhanced Testimony: Washington Supreme Court Establishes New Precedent

Date: Jun 8, 1984

Admissibility of Hypnotically Enhanced Testimony: Washington Supreme Court Establishes New Precedent Introduction In the landmark case of The State of Washington v. Jorge Ivan Laureano, 101 Wn. 2d...

Impeachment of Credibility and Discovery Violations in State v. Coe

Date: Jun 8, 1984

Impeachment of Credibility and Discovery Violations in State v. Coe Introduction The State of Washington appealed the conviction of Frederick H. "Kevin" Coe, who was found guilty of four counts of...

State of Washington v. Rupe: Strengthening Due Process in Capital Sentencing by Excluding Unrelated Aggravating Evidence

Date: Jun 8, 1984

State of Washington v. Rupe: Strengthening Due Process in Capital Sentencing by Excluding Unrelated Aggravating Evidence Introduction State of Washington v. Mitchell Edward Rupe is a landmark...

Limits on Admissibility of Nonstatutory Aggravating Evidence in Capital Sentencing: STATE v. BARTHOLOMEW

Date: May 25, 1984

Limits on Admissibility of Nonstatutory Aggravating Evidence in Capital Sentencing: STATE v. BARTHOLOMEW Introduction State of Washington v. Dwayne Earl Bartholomew (101 Wn.2d 631) is a pivotal...

State Must Disprove Self-Defense Beyond Reasonable Doubt in Second Degree Assault Cases

Date: May 25, 1984

State Must Disprove Self-Defense Beyond Reasonable Doubt in Second Degree Assault Cases Introduction In the landmark case The State of Washington v. David Velasquez Acosta (101 Wn. 2d 612), the...

The State of Washington v. Charles W. Petrich: Ensuring Unanimous Verdicts in Multiple Criminal Acts

Date: May 18, 1984

The State of Washington v. Charles W. Petrich: Ensuring Unanimous Verdicts in Multiple Criminal Acts Introduction In the landmark case of The State of Washington v. Charles W. Petrich, the Supreme...

State v. Allery: Establishing the Subjective Self-Defense Standard and Admissibility of Battered Woman Syndrome

Date: May 18, 1984

State v. Allery: Establishing the Subjective Self-Defense Standard and Admissibility of Battered Woman Syndrome Introduction State of Washington v. Sherrie Lynn Allery, 101 Wn.2d 591 (1984), is a...

Reversal of Firearm Possession Conviction Due to Invalid Predicate Felony: STATE v. GORE Commentary

Date: Apr 27, 1984

Reversal of Firearm Possession Conviction Due to Invalid Predicate Felony: STATE v. GORE Introduction State of Washington v. Johnie Lee Gore is a seminal case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...

Unauthorized Waste Discharge as Public Nuisance: Insights from Leonard J. Miotke v. City of Spokane

Date: Mar 16, 1984

Unauthorized Waste Discharge as Public Nuisance: Insights from Leonard J. Miotke v. City of Spokane Introduction The case of Leonard J. Miotke, et al. v. The City of Spokane, et al., reported in 101...

Washington Supreme Court Establishes Compensation for Supporting Spouses in Divorce Proceedings

Date: Feb 17, 1984

Washington Supreme Court Establishes Compensation Framework for Supporting Spouses in Divorce Proceedings Introduction The Supreme Court of Washington, in its 1984 decision In the Matter of the...

Corporate Negligence Reaffirmed: Hospital Liability Limited to Inpatient Care

Date: Feb 17, 1984

Corporate Negligence Reaffirmed: Hospital Liability Limited to Inpatient Care Introduction The case of Rudolfo Pedroza, Individually and as Administrator v. Ben Bryant and Skagit Valley Hospital...

Adverse Possession Based Solely on Objective Use: Establishing New Precedent in Washington

Date: Jan 27, 1984

Adverse Possession Based Solely on Objective Use: Establishing New Precedent in Washington Introduction The Supreme Court of Washington, in Kent Peter Chaplin, et al v. Peter Sanders, et al (100 Wn....

Enhanced State Constitutional Protections Against Warrantless Searches: WASHINGTON v. CHRISMAN

Date: Jan 27, 1984

Enhanced State Constitutional Protections Against Warrantless Searches: WASHINGTON v. CHRISMAN Introduction The State of Washington v. Neil Martin Chrisman (100 Wn.2d 814, 1984) represents a pivotal...

Washington Supreme Court Establishes Comprehensive Due Process Safeguards for Involuntary Mental Commitment

Date: Jan 27, 1984

Washington Supreme Court Establishes Comprehensive Due Process Safeguards for Involuntary Mental Commitment Introduction The case of David Dunner, et al. v. Ernest McLaughlin and Robert N. Waters, et...

Prosecutorial Misconduct and Fair Trial Rights: STATE v. DAVENPORT

Date: Jan 13, 1984

Prosecutorial Misconduct and Fair Trial Rights: STATE v. DAVENPORT Introduction State of Washington v. David Keith Davenport is a pivotal case decided by the Supreme Court of Washington in 1984....

Washington Supreme Court Limits on Warrantless Searches Incident to Arrest under Const. art. 1, § 7

Date: Dec 30, 1983

Washington Supreme Court Establishes Strict Limits on Warrantless Searches Incident to Arrest under Const. art. 1, § 7 Introduction The case of THE STATE OF WASHINGTON v. RUSSELL J. RINGER and THE...

Affirmation of Res Judicata and State Immunity in Civil Rights Litigation: Rains v. State of Washington

Date: Dec 23, 1983

Affirmation of Res Judicata and State Immunity in Civil Rights Litigation: Rains v. State of Washington Introduction The case of George C. Rains v. The State of Washington, et al. (100 Wn. 2d 660)...

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