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...
Are Courtroom Restraints Allowed at Sentencing in Washington?
A recent Washington Court of Appeals decision, State v. Stapleton (Div. II, No. 59375-1-II, Feb. 18, 2026) (unpublished), reinforces an important constitutional principle: trial courts must conduct an...
Understanding Washington RPC 3.7 – Lawyer as Witness
What Is Washington RPC 3.7? Washington RPC 3.7 governs situations where a lawyer may be called as a witness in a case where the lawyer is...
Understanding Washington RPC 3.6 – Trial Publicity
What Is Washington RPC 3.6? Washington RPC 3.6 governs trial publicity and regulates what lawyers may say publicly about pending or ongoing cases. The rule is designed to...
Understanding Washington RPC 3.5 – Impartiality and Decorum of the Tribunal
What Is Washington RPC 3.5? Washington RPC 3.5 governs attorney conduct related to maintaining the impartiality and decorum of the tribunal. This rule is part of the...
Understanding Washington RPC 3.4 — Fairness to Opposing Party
What Is Washington RPC 3.4? Washington RPC 3.4 is a rule in the Washington Rules of Professional Conduct that governs how attorneys must treat opposing parties...
IRLJ 6.5 Rules Superseded: What It Means in Washington Traffic Cases
What Is IRLJ 6.5 Rules Superseded? IRLJ 6.5 Rules Superseded is a transition rule within Washington’s Infraction Rules for Courts of Limited Jurisdiction (IRLJ). The rule...
Washington Bail Bond Agent Licensing Requirements
Washington Bail Bond Agent Licensing Requirements Washington bail bond agent licensing is governed primarily by the Bail Bond Agents Act, Chapter 18.185 RCW, along with insurance...
I-90 Easton Crash Blocks Traffic Near Cle Elum
An I-90 Easton crash completely blocked eastbound Interstate 90 near Easton on Thursday afternoon, causing significant traffic delays and backing up vehicles for several miles. The two-vehicle...
Two Injured in Quincy Car Accident on SR-28
A Quincy car accident on State Route 28 left two people injured Thursday evening in Grant County. According to the Washington State Patrol, the three-vehicle collision occurred...