Washington Evidence Rules in Criminal Trials
A recent Washington Court of Appeals decision demonstrates how evidentiary rulings can shape the outcome of a criminal trial. In State v. Gudgel, the court examined...
Washington Physical Control DUI Laws Explained
Being charged with a Washington physical control DUI can be confusing because you do not actually have to be driving to face criminal penalties. Under...
Washington School Weapon Case Reversed Over Insufficient Evidence
Washington School Weapon Case Highlights Limits of Criminal Law A recent Washington school weapon case from the Court of Appeals highlights an important limit in...
Washington Malicious Mischief Case Reversed for Ineffective Counsel
Washington Malicious Mischief Case Highlights Importance of Trial Objections A recent Washington malicious mischief case out of Division II of the Court of Appeals offers...
Washington Personal Restraint Petition Time Bar: Lessons from In re Priebe
Understanding Washington Personal Restraint Petition Time Limits A Washington personal restraint petition (PRP) is a post-conviction legal tool that allows individuals to challenge unlawful restraint, including improper...
Washington Bail Rights After Arrest: Lessons from Westerman v. Cary
Understanding Washington Bail Rights After Arrest In Washington State, the right to bail is protected under Article I, Section 20 of the state constitution. However,...
Washington Felony Harassment and Right to Counsel: State v. Bailey
Overview of State v. Bailey In State v. Bailey, the Washington Court of Appeals (Division II) addressed two critical issues: whether a defendant validly waived the right...
Washington Blake Resentencing Appeals: State v. Thompson
Overview of State v. Thompson In State v. Thompson, the Washington Court of Appeals (Division II) addressed multiple challenges arising from a Blake resentencing, including jurisdiction, double jeopardy,...
Washington Premises Liability Landlords: Beenen Case Explained
Overview of Beenen v. Lewis County In Beenen v. Lewis County, the Washington Court of Appeals (Division II) addressed whether a county airport could be held liable...
Washington Competency to Stand Trial: State v. Kane
Overview of State v. Kane In State v. Kane, Division One of the Washington Court of Appeals addressed whether a trial court must order a renewed competency...