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,...
US-97 Beebe Bridge Crash: Understanding Your Legal Rights in Washington
Beebe Bridge Crash Legal Rights in Washington A serious crash on US-97 near the Beebe Bridge has left families across Washington dealing with devastating injuries...
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...
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...