Washington v. Vance

Docket No. 81393-1  Facts: Respondent Robert Vance was convicted of child molestation and communication with a minor for immoral purposes in the Superior Court for Snohomish County and sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole as a persistent offender. Continue reading

In re personal restraint of Cruze

Docket No. 82567-0  Facts: Petitioner Schawn Cruze was sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole pursuant to Washington Revised Code §9.94A.570 (which imposes life imprisonment without the possibility of parole upon persistent offenders convicted of three “most serious” offenses) following two assault convictions and a conviction for possession of methamphetamine while armed with a firearm. Continue reading