Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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96-56306
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Gilbrook v. City of Westminster
Amended opinion |
Labor Law |
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Apr. 18, 2001 | |
S025423
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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 | |
S011206
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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 |
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Apr. 18, 2001 | |
98-6196
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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 |
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Apr. 18, 2001 | |
98-7540
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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 |
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Apr. 18, 2001 | |
00-152
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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 |
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Apr. 17, 2001 | |
00-0149
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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 |
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Apr. 17, 2001 | |
00-7712
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Brown v. Moore
Order |
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Apr. 16, 2001 | ||
00-7767
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Ford v. United States
Order |
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Apr. 16, 2001 | ||
00-1147
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Ashton v. Dollaga (In re Dollaga)
Debtor's attorney does not have standing to bring nondischargeability complaint under provision governing nonsupport divorce debt. |
Bankruptcy |
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Apr. 16, 2001 | |
46503-1-I, 46506-1-I
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In Re Dependency Of: A.A.
Placement of children with relatives is not 'service' state must offer pursuant to statute. |
Family Law |
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Apr. 16, 2001 | |
46597-0
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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 |
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Apr. 16, 2001 | |
44626-6
|
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 |
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Apr. 16, 2001 | |
45137-5
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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 |
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Apr. 16, 2001 | |
46002-1
|
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 | |
19161-3
|
In the Matter of Holt
Drug Offender Sentencing Alternative may not be applied retroactively. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 16, 2001 | |
19243-1
|
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 | |
19304-7-III
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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 | |
17583-9
|
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 |
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Apr. 16, 2001 | |
69889-9
|
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 | |
68700-5
|
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 | |
69067-7
|
Brown v. Scott Paper Worldwide Co.
Supervisors may be personally liable for employment discrimination under Washington law. |
Employment Law |
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Apr. 16, 2001 | |
24896-4
|
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 | |
44635-5
|
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 |
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Apr. 16, 2001 | |
45203-7
|
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 | |
19085-4
|
State v. Garnica
Court does not err in finding four of five aggravating factors supported exceptional sentence. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Apr. 16, 2001 | |
96-16587
|
In Re RV Centennial Partnership,
Order and opinion |
|
Apr. 16, 2001 | ||
67673-9
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In Personal Restraint Petition of Dyer
Inmate does not have right to extended family visits. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
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Apr. 16, 2001 | |
98CA1067
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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 |
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Apr. 15, 2001 | |
98CA1370
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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 |
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Apr. 15, 2001 |