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State Of Washington, / Cross- App. v. Jeffrey Michael Kinzle, / Cross-res.
Court of Appeals of Washington · May 13, 2013
competence, the court on its own motion or on the motion of any party shall either appoint or request the secretary [of the department of social and health services] to designate at least two qualified … Unlike Ritola. the complaining witness's testimony does not establish that Kinzle "instantaneously" released her.
Cited 0 timesUnpublishedIn Re The Dependency Of A.d.y.
Court of Appeals of Washington · May 30, 2023
We conclude that the facts as found by the superior court and supported by substantial evidence establish that the Department met these requirements and otherwise established the elements supporting termination. … issue in the trial court, the trial court’s oral comments regarding I.A.’s blameworthiness are equivocal when taken out of context but are not when read in light of the overall ruling, and the facts of this case are clearly
Cited 0 timesUnpublished94 Wash. App. 80 · Court of Appeals of Washington · Feb 12, 1999
According to Karpenski, he could not qualify for a SSOSA sentence because he *99 would not relinquish his claim of innocence. … Accordingly, it cannot be said that Karpenski failed to make a proper objection, or that the State lacked an opportunity to establish Z’s reliability at the time of the statements. See ER 803(4); State v.
Abrogated on other grounds by State v. C.J., 148 Wash. 2d 672 (2003)Cited 50 timesPublishedState of Washington v. Amie Nicole Braunstein aka Amie N. Meland
Court of Appeals of Washington · Sep 13, 2018
According to the State, this conduct qualified as indirect production of marijuana. … The jury instructions read as a whole must clearly announce to an average person the legal standard the jury must apply. LeFaber, 128 Wn.2d at 900.
Cited 0 timesUnpublishedIn the Matter of the Personal Restraint of: Reuben D. Mulamba
Court of Appeals of Washington · Dec 8, 2020
Courts will, however, allow testimony by qualified mental health professionals. In United States v. Smith, 316 U.S. App. D.C. 199, 77 F.3d 511 (D.C. Cir. 1996) and United States v. Pryce, 291 U.S. App. … She received no immunity from future criminal behavior and could not anticipate lenient treatment on other crimes just because she still needed to fulfill an existing bargain.
Cited 0 timesUnpublishedState of Washington v. Charles Donovan Cole
Court of Appeals of Washington · Oct 18, 2016
Shelton to prevail, I he must be able to point to Supreme Court precedent clearly establishing that the Due Process Clause forbids the partial elimination of mens rea as an element of crimes … To qualify for the exception provided by RAP 2.5(a)(3), an appellant must demonstrate "(1) the error is manifest and (2) the error is truly of constitutional dimension." State v.
Cited 0 timesUnpublishedNorthwest Environmental Advocates v. Dept. Of Ecology, State Of Wa
Court of Appeals of Washington · Jun 22, 2021
NWEA also requested that the rule establish a presumption that tertiary treatment is “reasonable” under AKART and that municipalities would have to rebut that assumption to implement tertiary treatment and establish alternative … Although the statute compels Ecology to comply with AKART, the statute does not clearly mandate that Ecology take the regulatory action NWEA requested.
Cited 0 timesUnpublishedIn the Matter of the Pers. Restraint of Oscar Alfred Alden
Court of Appeals of Washington · Jan 21, 2020
This is perhaps most clearly demonstrated by State v. … Novick-Brown would qualify as an excuse. 1 PAUL H.
Cited 0 timesUnpublishedIn the Matter of the Personal Restraint of: Petru Hoadrea Jr.
Court of Appeals of Washington · May 14, 2026
And I think that’ll qualify under—excited utterance. RP at 310. Hoadrea argues the court’s statement that Ms. … We concluded the legislature clearly expressed its intention to punish assault separately from violations under RCW 26.50 and, therefore, the two offenses did not merge. Id.
Cited 0 timesUnpublishedJimmy & Amy Cho, Apps./cross-respondents V. Jeffrey Hemmen, Resps./cross-appellants
Court of Appeals of Washington · Jan 17, 2023
Whether a claimant has established the elements of a prescriptive easement is a mixed question of fact and law. Petersen v. Port of Seattle, 94 Wn.2d 479, 485, 618 P.2d 67 (1980). … technical, or other specialized knowledge will assist the trier of fact to understand the evidence or to determine a fact in 17 No. 83136-4-I/18 issue, a witness qualified
Cited 0 timesUnpublishedState Of Washington v. Eric Sanders
Court of Appeals of Washington · Jun 11, 2019
Prejudice is established by showing a substantial likelihood that the prosecutor’s misconduct affected the verdict. Emery, 174 Wn.2d at 760. … But the court clearly stated that the lacerations and facial bruising and swelling constituted substantial but temporary disfigurement. McKague, 172 Wn.2d at 806.
Cited 0 timesUnpublishedBlake Huegel, V. D.s.h.s., State Of Wa
Court of Appeals of Washington · Nov 21, 2024
Dep’t of Revenue, 164 Wn.2d 310, 319, 190 P.3d 28 (2008) (“As a default rule, the word ‘or’ does not mean ‘and’ unless legislative intent clearly indicates to the contrary.”). … Though we expressed concern with the due process implications of this kind of permanent registry, we were ultimately bound by the law established in Fields v.
Cited 0 timesUnpublishedState Of Washington, V. Matthew John Mccollian
Court of Appeals of Washington · Feb 28, 2022
McCollian cites no other authority and makes no argument as to why the text message does not qualify as present sense impression. … Clearly – let me rephrase that, an unfair prejudice to the defendant. Clearly it’s prejudicial.
Cited 0 timesUnpublishedDorothy Helm, V. Krystyan Calhoun
Court of Appeals of Washington · Oct 15, 2024
Calhoun counters that the service agreement clearly specified that Calhoun would act as POA for Helm and coordinate her move from South Dakota to Washington to a setting that was the least restrictive possible. … 24 57878-6-II A business record is: A record of an act, condition or event, shall in so far as relevant, be competent evidence if the custodian or other qualified
Cited 0 timesUnpublishedRachell Lynette Daniels v. Nathaniel Hamilton Daniels Jr.
Court of Appeals of Washington · Dec 15, 2020
Under res judicata, the California Court of Appeal affirmed the prior order enforcing the division of the husband’s military disability retirement as community property despite the fact that it clearly contradicted federal … It also includes all amounts of retired pay [Bonds] actually or constructively waives or forfeits in any manner and for any reason or purpose, including, but not limited to, any waiver made in order to qualify
Cited 0 timesUnpublishedCourt of Appeals of Washington · Jul 13, 2023
For an action to be clearly erroneous, the GMHB must have a “firm and definite conviction” that the county committed a mistake. Lewis County v. … On the con side, the 2008 plan did not clearly outline Franklin County’s ALLTCS designation criteria.
Cited 0 timesUnpublishedState of Washington v. Juan Jose Luna Huezo
Court of Appeals of Washington · Dec 1, 2020
This witness is clearly having a difficult time responding and answering to questions. . . . RP at 228. Bonnie wrote that she did not tell her mother because she thought her mother would not believe her. … With offers of proof, Luna Huezo only qualified a sister-in-law with any knowledge of any reputation for sexual decency.
Cited 0 timesUnpublishedCarlos Benitez, Jr. v. Skagit County
Court of Appeals of Washington · Apr 20, 2020
He contends that the County clearly violated its own policy because Russell stated in her declaration: “I am the only person in my office qualified to review and make final decisions on Public Records Act (PRA) requests … To establish bad faith, “an inmate must demonstrate a wanton or willful act or omission by the agency.” Faulkner, 183 Wn. App. at 103.
Cited 0 timesUnpublishedIn Re The Marriage Of: Kathy Jo Rohrs, V. Joel Damon Rohrs
Court of Appeals of Washington · Jan 22, 2024
. — Kathy Rohrs appeals from an order of the superior court confirming an arbitration award and correcting a qualified domestic relations order (QDRO) previously entered by the court. … In any event, the record clearly reflects that Kathy received proper notice from Joel of the arbitration proceeding.
Cited 0 timesUnpublishedIn the Matter of the Marriage of: Daniel Cooper & Renu Sinha
Court of Appeals of Washington · Mar 19, 2024
Montgomery believed Cooper could qualify for Social Security disability benefits. Cooper applied for Social Security benefits, but the government denied coverage. … Because of her immunity disorder, Sinha cannot work. She accrues income of $20,000 a month from social security disability and disability insurance payments.
Cited 0 timesUnpublished
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