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...
Washington Hearsay Evidence Rules in Criminal Trials: State v. Clark
Overview of State v. Clark In State v. Clark, the Washington Court of Appeals (Division II) addressed whether certain statements admitted at trial violated Washington hearsay evidence rules,...
Washington De Novo Resentencing After Blake Decision
Overview of State v. Jaynes In State v. Jaynes, Division II of the Washington Court of Appeals addressed whether a defendant is entitled to Washington de novo resentencing after...
Severance of Charges in Washington: State v. Krause Explained
Introduction The Washington Supreme Court’s decision in State v. Krause clarifies when courts must grant a motion to sever criminal charges. The case focuses on the standard...
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...