ER 404(b) Evidence in Washington: State v. Stearns Explained
Introduction The Washington Supreme Court’s decision in State v. Stearns addresses a critical issue in criminal trials: when can the State introduce evidence of a defendant’s prior...
Washington Jury Instruction Error | Blancaflor Case
Introduction In Washington criminal trials, proper jury instructions are not just procedural—they are constitutional safeguards. The case of State v. Blancaflor highlights how a Washington jury instruction error can...
Washington Felony Harassment Law After State v. Calloway
The Washington Supreme Court’s decision in State v. Calloway, No. 103374-5 (filed March 19, 2026), is an important case on Washington felony harassment law, the First Amendment,...
Indigent Defense Caseload Limits in Washington: What In re Detention of M.E. & R.S. Means
The Washington Supreme Court’s decision in In re Detention of M.E. & R.S., filed March 19, 2026, addresses a major question for civil commitment and public...
Washington Police Pursuit Crash Claims After Fatal Moses Lake Collision
Washington Police Pursuit Crash Claims After Moses Lake Crash A tragic crash near Moses Lake shows how dangerous high-speed pursuits can become. According to reports,...
Washington Rear-End Crash Claims After Fatal Ritzville Rollover
Washington Rear-End Crash Claims After a Serious Highway Crash A fatal crash near Ritzville highlights the dangers of highway driving and the importance of understanding Washington...
Washington Ticket Suspension Alternative Under SHB 1244: What Drivers Need to Know
What Is the Washington Ticket Suspension Alternative Under SHB 1244? Washington’s SHB 1244 creates a new Washington ticket suspension alternative for drivers facing an accumulation-of-tickets suspension. According to the...
King County Negligence Claim Fails in Estate of Brown v. King County
The Washington Court of Appeals’ published decision in Estate of Jordan Benjamin Brown v. King County, No. 40983-0-III, filed March 19, 2026, addresses an important negligence...
Kittitas County Jail Roster Lookup: How to Find Someone in Custody
Kittitas County Jail Roster Lookup in Washington State If you need to find out whether someone has been arrested or is currently being held in...
Appeal to Superior Court Under IRLJ 5.2 in Washington
Understanding an Appeal to Superior Court Washington In Washington State, parties who disagree with a decision made in a court of limited jurisdiction—such as a district...