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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
Tapps Brewing Inc. v. City of Sumner
City may charge general facilities fee as part of land development permit where fee goes toward sewerage system.
Government May 14, 2001
Ochoa v. Department of Labor & Industries
Order granting employee industrial insurance benefits is not final until served on employer.
Labor Law 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
Hubbard v. Spokane County
County at-will-employee's discharge does not violate public policy when supervisor's 'wrongful' action did not reap financial benefit.
Employment Law May 14, 2001
Tiberino v. Spokane County
Employee's personal e-mails were determined to be public records, but were exempt from use as personal information.
Employment Law 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
State v. Labor Ready Inc.
Strikebreaker law is pre-empted by National Labor Relations Act and is, therefore, unconstitutional.
Constitutional Law 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
International Association of Firefighters, 1789 v. Spokane Airports
Union representing firefighters has standing to seek reimbursement of benefits where firefighters opted out of altered pension plan program.
Employment Law 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
Wolfkill Feed and Fertilizer Corp. v. Martin
When not required by arbitration rules, judge's refusal to recuse himself or impose sanctions is not abuse of discretion.
Civil Procedure May 14, 2001
Spokane Research & Defense Fund v. City of Spokane
Summary of city manager's job performance is not exempt from public disclosure.
Government 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
Kobza v. Tripp
No recovery of damages for action to quiet title on real property.
Real Property 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
Combs v. Combs (In re Marriage of Combs)
Court abused its discretion by failing to consider mother's desire to relocate out-of-state in determining placement of children.
Family Law 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
Lewis v. Sacramento County
Order
May 14, 2001
People v. Williams
Review granted
Criminal Law and Procedure May 14, 2001
Mitchell v. Helms
Certiorari granted
May 14, 2001
Florida v. J.L.
Certiorari granted
May 14, 2001
Grossmont Healthcare District v. San Diego Hospital Association
District's action to void agreements with nonprofit groups is not precluded by the statute of limitations.
Government May 14, 2001
Palazzolo v. Rhode Island
No taking occurs where claim isn't ripe, owner lacks reasonable investment backed expectations and doesn't demonstrate deprivation of all beneficial use.
Constitutional Law May 14, 2001
Grossmont Healthcare District v. San Diego Hospital Assn.
Review granted
May 14, 2001
U.S. v. Oakland Cannabis
Order
May 14, 2001
Madera v. J.R. Simplot Co.
Employee injuries occurring in drive-through lane are not excluded injuries under workers' compensation statute.
Workers' Compensation 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