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Gilbrook v. City of Westminster
Amended opinion
Labor Law Apr. 18, 2001
People v. Earp
Comments on defendant's failure to discuss case with family and friends before being advised of right to remain silent are permissible.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 18, 2001
People v. Smithey
Repeated questioning of defendant's psychiatric expert as to whether defendant had the requisite intent did not amount to prosecutorial misconduct.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 18, 2001
Hooks v. Ward
Where defendant alleges ineffective assistance of counsel in death penalty case, state can have district court consider whether procedural bar defense applies.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 18, 2001
Carmell v. State
Defendant's convictions that are not corroborated by other evidence cannot be sustained under ex post facto clause.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 18, 2001
Lujan v. G & G Fire Sprinklers Inc.
Because state law affords subcontractor sufficient opportunity to pursue claim in state court, statutory scheme does not deprive it of due process.
Constitutional Law Apr. 17, 2001
City of Phoenix v. Wilson
Trial judge correctly admits expert witness' testimony that condemned property should be treated as two separate units before taking.
Real Property Apr. 17, 2001
Brown v. Moore
Order
Apr. 16, 2001
Ford v. United States
Order
Apr. 16, 2001
Ashton v. Dollaga (In re Dollaga)
Debtor's attorney does not have standing to bring nondischargeability complaint under provision governing nonsupport divorce debt.
Bankruptcy Apr. 16, 2001
In Re Dependency Of: A.A.
Placement of children with relatives is not 'service' state must offer pursuant to statute.
Family Law Apr. 16, 2001
State v. J.A., a Minor
Juvenile Justice Act grants judges discretion to dismiss cases despite juvenile's technical non-compliance with deferred disposition order.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 16, 2001
State v. Jamison
Among other things, suppression of voluntary statements given after valid Miranda waiver is not remedy for violation of Vienna Convention.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 16, 2001
State v. Strauss
Novel tests used to determine defendant's propensity for violence are admissable so long as generally accepted theories in scientific community.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 16, 2001
State v. Wicker
Attorney failing to timely comply with client's request to file motion for revision provides ineffective assistance of counsel.
Attorneys Apr. 16, 2001
In the Matter of Holt
Drug Offender Sentencing Alternative may not be applied retroactively.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 16, 2001
Hayes v. Wieber Enterprises In., d/b/a Park Inn Park Plaza
Trial court did not abuse its discretion by admitting certain evidence or by denying defendant's requested jury instruction.
Torts Apr. 16, 2001
State v. Townsend
Copies of e-mail don't violate privacy act because use of e-mail implies consent to recording.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 16, 2001
Lowe v. Double L Properties Inc.
Servient estate holder may not interfere with mere increase in use, but may resist attempted change in use by dominant estate holder.
Real Property Apr. 16, 2001
Recall Charges Against City of Covington Council v. Ackerson
Recall petition of city council member based on phone conversations and alleged confessions does not show violations of office.
Government Apr. 16, 2001
In re Becker
Successive collateral attack must contain at least one significant legal issue not previously raised and adjudicated.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 16, 2001
Brown v. Scott Paper Worldwide Co.
Supervisors may be personally liable for employment discrimination under Washington law.
Employment Law Apr. 16, 2001
State v. Jaquez
Defendant who was shackled during robbery trial without showing it was necessary is entitled to new trial.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 16, 2001
In re the Detention of CW
Six hour time limit to evaluate patients for mental commitment does not start until hospital determines evaluation is necessary.
Civil Procedure Apr. 16, 2001
State v. Mermis
Among other things, prosecution not barred by statute of limitations when evidence supports finding of either theft by deception or by unauthorized control.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 16, 2001
State v. Garnica
Court does not err in finding four of five aggravating factors supported exceptional sentence.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 16, 2001
In Re RV Centennial Partnership,
Order and opinion
Apr. 16, 2001
In Personal Restraint Petition of Dyer
Inmate does not have right to extended family visits.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 16, 2001
People v. Calderon
Failure to tell defendant that he's required to serve a mandatory two-year period of parole prior to entering plea warrants reversal.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 15, 2001
People v. Bolt
Probation conditions barring psychotherapist from having contact with former patients and engaging in counseling do not violate First Amendment.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 15, 2001