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 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...
King County Negligence Claim Fails in Estate of Brown v. King County
The Washington Court of Appeals’ published decision in Estate of Jordan Benjamin Brown v. King County, No. 40983-0-III, filed March 19, 2026, addresses an important negligence...
Kittitas County Jail Roster Lookup: How to Find Someone in Custody
Kittitas County Jail Roster Lookup in Washington State If you need to find out whether someone has been arrested or is currently being held in...
Appeal to Superior Court Under IRLJ 5.2 in Washington
Understanding an Appeal to Superior Court Washington In Washington State, parties who disagree with a decision made in a court of limited jurisdiction—such as a district...
Kitsap County Jail Roster Lookup: How to Find Someone in Custody
Kitsap County Jail Roster Lookup in Washington State If you are trying to determine whether someone has been arrested or is currently being held in...