Docket No. 80574-1  Facts: Petitioner Vasquez Depaz was convicted of rape in the Superior Court for King County after the only juror who had expressed opposition to finding Depaz guilty during deliberations was dismissed Continue reading →

Docket No. 80547-4  Facts: Petitioner Johnathon Roswell was charged with second degree child molestation and felony communication with a minor for immoral purposes. Roswell subsequently moved to stipulate to the existence of his prior convictions for sexual offenses in order to prevent the jury from being informed of them during the trial. Continue reading →

Docket No. 80544-0  Facts: Petitioner HomeStreet, Inc., which sells and assigns home mortgage loans it originates to other lenders, filed suit against the respondent Department of Revenue, asserting that it was entitled under Washington Revised Code §82.04.4292 to a tax deduction for servicing fees collected pursuant to these transactions. Continue reading →

Docket No. 80427-3  Facts: Petitioner Duane Koslowski was convicted of robbery in the Superior Court for Yakima County after a trial in which statements made by the victim were entered into the record despite the fact that she had died prior to trial. Continue reading →