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State of Washington v. Sanchez
Sentencing enhancement for sale of narcotics within 1000 feet of bus stop proper where bus stop designated by agent of school district.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 15, 2001
State v. Donahoe
Juvenile who stole car that eventually crashed into fence is liable for restitution because damage was direct result of offense.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 15, 2001
State v. Davis
Trial court has no obligation to raise question of racial prejudice when it is not requested by accused or his counsel.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 15, 2001
Personal Restraint Petition of Stenson
Court rejects Sixth Amendment right to counsel claims and upholds death penalty of convicted murderer.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 15, 2001
In the Matter of the Personal Restraint of Brett
Attorney's failure to competently investigate defendent's medical conditions and to promptly seek co-counsel constitutes ineffective assistance.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 15, 2001
U.S. v. Matsumaru
Although defendant's actions were intended to evade immigration laws, state fails to prove his law practice was set up for that purpose.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 15, 2001
U.S. v. Arellano-Rivera
Among other things, Speedy Trial Act is not violated once delay attributable to other proceedings is properly excluded.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 15, 2001
U.S. v. Caro
Where dashboard VIN plate that is visible from outside matches registration and plate doesn't appear tampered with, further search for VIN not permissible.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 15, 2001
U.S. v. Rodriguez-Hernandez
Order
Criminal Law and Procedure May 15, 2001
U.S. v. Kiister
Order
Criminal Law and Procedure May 15, 2001
U.S. v. Kiister
Order
Criminal Law and Procedure May 15, 2001
Banks v. Furlong
Order
Criminal Law and Procedure May 15, 2001
U.S. v. Pena
Order
Criminal Law and Procedure May 15, 2001
U.S. v. Montano
Method of deposit and withdrawal of funds for purchase of drugs to be smuggled isn't sophisticated concealment needed for sentence enhancement.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 14, 2001
State v. Rodriguez
Court did not err in denying motion for mistrial based on appearance of shackled State witness.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 14, 2001
State v. Thang
Juvenile escapee has no legitimate expectation of privacy in apartment where he was hiding out.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 14, 2001
State v. Pineda-Guzman
Trial court didn't abuse its discretion by declining to grant conditional release until deportation to defendant repeatedly convicted of drug crimes.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 14, 2001
City of Spokane v. Del D. Marquette
Probationary period did not toll while defendant was amenable to process.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 14, 2001
State v. Barker
Robber who used his finger under his shirt to imitate gun may be found guilty of first or second degree robbery.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 14, 2001
State v. Gallaher
Court may dismiss conviction arising from plea of guilt or trial verdict.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 14, 2001
Matter of Hoisington
Limitations period to enforce plea agreement is equitably tolled when court fails to address plea issue repeatedly raised by defendant.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 14, 2001
State v. Pierson
Court does not err by continuing restitution hearing beyond 60-day period it originally required because continued hearing date was within 180-day statutory limit.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 14, 2001
State v. Nemitz
It is improper for court to allow prosecution to imply defendant's guilt because he exercised his Miranda rights.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 14, 2001
People v. Williams
Review granted
Criminal Law and Procedure May 14, 2001
State v. Bridges
Court is not justified in imposing exceptional sentence for multiple convictions below presumptive standard range for one offense.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 14, 2001
State of Washington v. Austin
Detective on official police business who discovers marijuana by entering garage without permission conducts illegal search and seizure.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 14, 2001
State v. Grant
When prosecution argues alternative means of committing drunk driving offense, charging document need not state alternatives.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 14, 2001
People v. Duran
Carjacking is lesser included offense of kidnapping for carjacking, and elements of carjacking should be treated same as elements for robbery.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 14, 2001
Eide v. Washington Dept. of Licensing
Revocation of driver's license not appealable as a matter of right, but is subject to discretionary review.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 13, 2001
State v. Avila
Student's threats to teacher made to other students is sufficient to show intent where teacher learns of threats from others.
Criminal Law and Procedure May 13, 2001