The State Supreme Court convenes for an Inauguration and Administration of the Oath of Office ceremony for Chief Justice Gerry Alexander, Justice & Associate Chief Justice Charles Johnson, and Justices Mary Fairhurst & Debra Stephens.
Synopsis: Respondent argues that he has a right to release to community custody under the terms of the early release statute, RCW 9.94A.728. Petitioner Department of Corrections argues that respondent’s plan was properly denied under the statute as it presented a risk to community safety.
Synopsis: Did a police officer properly cite a motorcyclist for reckless driving outside his department’s jurisdiction and then provide opinion testimony during the man’s trial?
Synopsis: An attorney argues that this court should reject the Washington State Disciplinary Board’s recommendation that he be disbarred for his felony conviction.
Synopsis: May a defendant collaterally challenge a conviction more than one year after the judgment becomes final when the defendant’s maximum possible sentence was misstated on the judgment and sentence form?
Synopsis: If the trial court failed to provide a complete jury instruction on the definition of malice, may the defendant raise the issue for the first time on appeal?
Synopsis: A property owner appeals fines assessed for building code violations. Does the Land Use Petition Act bar his claims? If not, were the fines unconstitutional?
Synopsis: Is corporate insolvency a sufficient defense to avoid personal liability when the responsible party otherwise willfully failed to pay wages owed to its employee(s)?
Synopsis: Petitioner asserts that the trial court failed to follow the proper procedures in declaring him competent to stand trial, and that he was denied the assistance of a lawyer during the competency hearing.
Synopsis: Does Dot Foods, an out-of-state seller doing business in Washington, qualify for an exemption from the state business and occupation tax?
