Understanding RCW 9A.72.150: Navigating the Legal Landscape of Evidence Tampering in Washington State
RCW 9A.72.150, a statute from the Revised Code of Washington, addresses the crime of tampering with physical evidence. According to this law: Definition of the...
Washington Court of Appeals Reverses Assault Conviction Due to Right to Counsel Violation
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...
State Can Forfeit Bail Posted by Deported Defendants
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...
State v. David Aaron Soto, 30121-4-III: A Precedent Against Sentencing Enhancements for Unranked Felonies
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...
Artificial Entities Cannot Represent Themselves in Court
Dutch Village Mall v. Pelletti, 162 Wn. App. 531 (2011). Artificial Entities Cannot Represent Themselves in Court. This is old case law, but King County...