State v. Pawski: The Limitations of Speed as Evidence of Recklessness in Washington Law
Introduction: State v. Pawski, 159 Wn. App. 1034 (Wash. Ct. App. 2011), serves as a critical reminder that evidence of speed alone is insufficient to establish...
RCW 9A.72.150 Evidence Tampering | Washington Law Guide
In Washington, evidence tampering under RCW 9A.72.150 can arise in a wide range of situations. Common examples include destroying documents before a police investigation, deleting...
Right to Counsel Violation Leads to Reversed Assault Conviction
On October 16, 2023, the Washington Court of Appeals Division 1 reversed the assault conviction of Denver Bragg. The court found that Bragg's right to...
Bail Forfeiture Deportation Case in Washington
The Washington Court of Appeals has held that the State can forfeit bail posted by a defendant who is deported, even if the defendant did...
Unranked Felony Sentencing | State v. Soto
This case presented a statutory construction issue of first impression: whether a sentencing court has authority to impose a firearm sentence enhancement on a defendant's...
Failure To Appear in Court (Bail Jump) and Jury Nullification
State of Washington v. Ryan Patrick Moore No. 69766-81 Ryan Moore was accused of possession of a stolen vehicle. After arraignment, the defendant failed to...
Corporate Representation in Washington Court
Under Washington law, corporate representation in Washington court must be handled by a licensed attorney. This rule applies to corporations, LLCs, and partnerships. Business owners...