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State of Washington v. Khanteechit
Court makes no error in denying request for sentence reduction where record fails to support defendant's appeal.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 23, 2001
Marriage of Barone
Parent seeking equitable relief from past-due child support obligations must establish that enforcement of support order creates severe hardship.
Family Law Apr. 23, 2001
Wells v. Western Washington Growth Management Board
Under Growth Management Act, county's comprehensive plan and development regulations are presumptively valid upon adoption.
Government Apr. 23, 2001
People v. Otto
Presentence report containing hearsay may be admitted into evidence under Welfare and Institutions Code Section 6600.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 23, 2001
State v. J.M.
Felony harassment statute does not require proof that perpetrator knew or reasonably should have known that threat would be communicated to victim.
Juveniles Apr. 23, 2001
People v. Casa
Trial courts striking of two prior serious felony findings is an abuse of discretion.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 22, 2001
State v. Hunter
Private investigator working for criminal defense attorney has no duty to disclose involvement in unrelated case as informant for prosecuting county.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 22, 2001
Marriage of Schumaker
Child support order from uncontested proceeding may be modified without finding of substantial change in circumstances.
Family Law Apr. 22, 2001
In re Haynes
Any fact demonstrating that inmate is not a fit subject for release is sufficient to deny parole.
Prisoners Rights Apr. 22, 2001
Budget Rent A Car Corp. v. Washington State Dept. of Licensing
Department of Licensing abuses its discretion by interpreting International Registration Plan without following rule-making procedures.
Administrative Agencies Apr. 22, 2001
State v. Bryant
County may consider validity of immunity agreement even though another county has already considered validity of same agreement.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 22, 2001
State v. Nitsch
Court commits judicial error imposing firearm enhancements consecutively.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 22, 2001
City of Seattle v. Mccoy
Statute permitting abatement and closure of restaurant due to illegal drug activity is unconstitutional.
Constitutional Law Apr. 22, 2001
Hunter v. University of Washington
University of Washington's Southeast Asian veteran tuition waiver program must comply with the rule-making requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act.
Education Apr. 22, 2001
Anderson v. State Farm Mutual Ins. Co.
Insurance company acts in bad faith by failing to disclose that insured's policy includes underinsured motorist coverage.
Insurance Apr. 22, 2001
State v. Hoang
Evidence supports trial court's findings that routine traffic stop was not unconstitutionally pretextual.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 22, 2001
Pickett v. Bebchick
Choice of law improper basis to deny class certification when claimants' suit is based on contract that provides Washington law controls.
Civil Procedure Apr. 22, 2001
Lakeview Boulevard v. Apartment Sales Corp.
The six-year construction statute of repose bars claims brought by condominium association against construction contractors.
Civil Procedure Apr. 22, 2001
Miller v. Jacoby
Summary judgment is properly granted in favor of physicians when plaintiff-patient fails to provide any expert testimony proving physicians' negligence.
Torts Apr. 22, 2001
State v. Swenson
Though victim's father was source of information for police, father's private investigation of son's murder didn't constitute government search.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 22, 2001
Henningsen v. Worldcom Inc.
Corporation is liable for actions of employee who used his authority to sexually harass subordinate worker.
Employment Law Apr. 22, 2001
In re Gordon
Commitment as sexually violent predator appropriate despite individual's ineligibility for confinement under different mental health law.
Civil Procedure Apr. 22, 2001
State v. Logan
Accused's right to speedy trial is violated where 'revocation of release' provisions are inapplicable and do not extend speedy trial period.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 22, 2001
In re M.G.
Restriction upon at-risk youth's right of movement is improper where record lacks evidence connecting any risk to restricted geographical locations.
Juveniles Apr. 22, 2001
State v. Reed
State agency may seek restitution from criminal defendant outside of 180 day time limit.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 22, 2001
State v. Darden
Trial court properly sustains State's objection to defense's further questioning of police officer about observation point during drug bust.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 22, 2001
State v. Le
Identification of defendant that is not sufficiently 'attentuated' from illegal arrest is inadmissible.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 22, 2001
State v. Montgomery
Defendant properly sentenced, prior to sentencing amendments, under lower sentencing range is not eligible for Sex Offender Sentencing Alternatives.
Criminal Law and Procedure Apr. 22, 2001
Jerald A. Bickford v. City of Seattle
Retired policeman may pursue wrongful termination claim against city despite failure to exhaust administrative remedies.
Employment Law Apr. 22, 2001
Kaplan v. Northwestern Mutual Life Ins. Co.
Summary judgment is improper when factual issues exist about whether insured seeking benefits made claims as soon as reasonably possible.
Insurance Apr. 20, 2001