Zoom Court Hearing Attire: How to Dress for Virtual Court
Dressing for a Zoom Court Hearing in Washington Virtual court appearances have become common throughout Washington State. While appearing through Zoom may feel less formal...
State v. Walker: Insufficient Evidence Reverses Escape Conviction in Washington
Insufficient Evidence Escape Conviction in State v. Walker In State v. Walker, No. 40441-2-III (Wash. Ct. App. Feb. 17, 2026), the Washington Court of Appeals reversed...
How Bail Works in Washington State: A Complete Guide to the Bail Process
Understanding How Bail Works in Washington When someone is arrested in Washington State, one of the first questions their family asks is: how does bail work? Bail...
Washington Sentencing Restraints: Court of Appeals Reverses in State v. Favro
In State v. Favro, Division II of the Washington Court of Appeals addressed a critical issue in criminal sentencing: when may a court require a defendant...
State v. Jackson: Washington Supreme Court Strengthens Rules on Courtroom Restraints
State v. Jackson Restraints Decision Explained In State v. Jackson, 195 Wn.2d 841 (2020), the Washington Supreme Court reinforced a long-standing constitutional principle: criminal defendants have the...
Unpublished Washington Court of Appeals Opinion in State v. Martinez-Caraza
In State v. Martinez-Caraza, No. 40627-0-III (Wash. Ct. App. Feb. 26, 2026) (unpublished), Division III of the Washington Court of Appeals affirmed a conviction for second...
State v. Damon: Washington Supreme Court on Courtroom Restraints
State v. Damon Restraints Decision Explained In State v. Damon, 144 Wn.2d 686 (2001), the Washington Supreme Court reaffirmed a fundamental principle of criminal procedure: a defendant...
Washington Community Custody Conditions: Court of Appeals Reinforces Legal Limits
In a recent published decision from Division II of the Washington Court of Appeals (D2 No. 59459-5-II), the court issued an important ruling clarifying the...
GR 14.1: Washington’s Rule on Unpublished Appellate Opinions
GR 14.1 Unpublished Opinions Rule Explained GR 14.1 governs the use and citation of unpublished opinions issued by the Washington Court of Appeals. The rule clarifies...
RCW 2.06.040: Authority and Decisions of the Washington Court of Appeals
RCW 2.06.040 Court of Appeals Decision Authority Explained RCW 2.06.040 governs how the Washington Court of Appeals hears and decides cases. The statute establishes that cases...