When Can a District Court Issue a Bench Warrant?
Sep 02, 2024
This legal guide provides an overview of when a District Court in Washington State can issue a bench warrant, focusing on the necessity of a defendant's presence at hearings, as illustrated by the cas...
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How to Send Mail to an Inmate at the Pierce County Jail
Aug 21, 2024
Sending mail to an inmate at the Pierce County Jail requires following specific guidelines to ensure your correspondence reaches the intended recipient. Below is a step-by-step guide to help you navig...
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RCW 10.58.090 Declared Unconstitutional: Impact on Evidence Admissibility in Child Molestation Cases
Aug 21, 2024
RCW 10.58.090, which allowed the admission of evidence of prior sex offenses in criminal cases, was declared unconstitutional by the court due to its conflict with ER 404(b). This guide explores the c...
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Understanding RCW 10.19.160: Surrender of Defendants Under Surety's Bond
Aug 21, 2024
RCW 10.19.160 outlines the process and requirements for sureties when surrendering a defendant under their bond. This guide will explain the correct procedures, including where to surrender the defend...
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State v. Stoddard: Washington State Court of Appeals Confirms Conviction on Assault Charges
Aug 19, 2024
This guide provides an overview of the Washington State Court of Appeals decision in State v. Stoddard, where the court affirmed Kyle Stoddard's conviction on assault charges. The guide outlines the k...
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ER 801: Understanding Hearsay and Its Role in Washington Law
Aug 19, 2024
The Washington State Court of Appeals provides clarity on the definitions and applications of hearsay as outlined in ER 801. This rule is crucial for understanding how statements are treated in court,...
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Legal Guide: Right To A Fair Trial – Prosecutor's Misconduct and Conviction Reversal in Washington
Aug 09, 2024
In Washington State, the right to a fair trial is a fundamental liberty. This guide outlines a key case, State v. Michael Hecht, where prosecutorial misconduct led to a conviction reversal, highlighti...
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Artificial Entities Cannot Represent Themselves in Court
Jul 25, 2024
The case of Dutch Village Mall v. Pelletti, 162 Wn. App. 531, was decided in 2011. The court held that artificial entities, such as corporations and limited liability corporations (LLCs), cannot repre...
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THOSE ARE NOT MY PANTS!?!?!?!? ARE THEY YOUR DRUGS? WASHINGTON SUPREME COURT FINDS RCW 69.50.401(3)
Apr 02, 2021
The Washington State Supreme Court has Recently held that the Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance Statute is unconstitutional. Facts In 2016, police in Spokane executed a search warrant. Th...
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BAIL JUMP? I AM NOT EVEN ON BAIL!
Apr 01, 2021
Discussion of changes to the Bail Jump Statute and how it effects defendants. Bail Jump RCW 9A.76.170 is the Bail Jump Statute. This statute causes more confusion than probably any other crime. We p...
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