holding that Initiative 593, the state "three strikes law," is constitutional
How later courts described this case
- holding that Initiative 593, the state "three strikes law," is constitutional
- explaining that because recidivists do not constitute a suspect or semisuspect class and because physical liberty is not a fundamental right, rational basis review is proper
- stating, "[t]he Gunwall[ [2] ] factors do not favor an independent inquiry under article I, section 3 of the state constitution"
- stating, “[t]he Gunwall[ 11 ] factors do not favor an independent inquiry under article I, section 3 of the state constitution”
Written by the judges who cited it.
The opinion
Sanders, J.
(dissenting) — I join Justice Madsen’s dissent, however, write separately to restate my view expressed in my dissenting opinion in State v. Rivers, 129 Wn.2d 697 , that the "Persistent Offender Accountability Act,” also known as "Three Strikes and You’re Out,” unconstitutionally imposes cruel punishment contrary to Washington Constitution article I, section 14, and is therefore invalid on its face.
Reconsideration denied October 24, 1996.