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Providing insight on criminal law in Seattle, King County, and Washington State-by attorney Jay Wilkinson. Category Archives: New Cases. Court upholds prosecutors’ ability to use a breath test refusal as evidence of guilt in DUI trials. January 6, 2017. Shortly before Christmas, the Washington Supreme Court decided State v. Baird (consolidated with State v. Adams). The defense argument relied on two cases, the US Supreme Court case Missouri v. McNeely. And the Division I case State v. Gauthier. The State...
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Sleeping in another person's car without permission is against the law - nwcrimeblog.com
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Providing insight on criminal law in Seattle, King County, and Washington State-by attorney Jay Wilkinson. Sleeping in another person’s car without permission is against the law. November 4, 2016. In the recent decision, State v. Joseph. Court rules a riding lawnmower is not a vehicle for purposes of theft. Court finds public defender who did not meet basic experience requirements not ineffective →. Lakewood Police first in state to be permitted to draw blood from DUI suspects. March 9, 2017. More detail...
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Court rules a riding lawnmower is not a vehicle for purposes of theft - nwcrimeblog.com
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Providing insight on criminal law in Seattle, King County, and Washington State-by attorney Jay Wilkinson. Court rules a riding lawnmower is not a vehicle for purposes of theft. October 25, 2016. In the recent decision of State v. Barnes. Will the prosecutor appeal the court’s decision to the Washington Supreme Court? The statutes seem to support the prosecutor’s position but the court believed it was ridiculous to charge someone with Theft of a Motor Vehicle for stealing a riding lawnmower. March 9, 2017.
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Traffic Archives - nwcrimeblog.com
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Providing insight on criminal law in Seattle, King County, and Washington State-by attorney Jay Wilkinson. Lakewood Police first in state to be permitted to draw blood from DUI suspects. March 9, 2017. City of Lakewood Police recently announced. That a number of their officers have received certifications so the police officer (rather than a nurse at a hospital) can draw blood from a DUI suspect. One may wonder how, legally, a police officer can forcibly take a suspects blood against their will? If there...
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News Archives - nwcrimeblog.com
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Providing insight on criminal law in Seattle, King County, and Washington State-by attorney Jay Wilkinson. Lakewood Police first in state to be permitted to draw blood from DUI suspects. March 9, 2017. City of Lakewood Police recently announced. That a number of their officers have received certifications so the police officer (rather than a nurse at a hospital) can draw blood from a DUI suspect. One may wonder how, legally, a police officer can forcibly take a suspects blood against their will? The pros...
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Providing insight on criminal law in Seattle, King County, and Washington State-by attorney Jay Wilkinson. Felony Malicious Harassment (Hate Crime) versus Misdemeanor Harassment. January 11, 2017. The Seattle Times recently reported. You can view that sentencing range here. And see that even without any criminal history, she will be facing 3 to 9 months in jail. Court upholds prosecutors’ ability to use a breath test refusal as evidence of guilt in DUI trials. January 6, 2017. If there is an exception to...
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Public Defense Archives - nwcrimeblog.com
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Providing insight on criminal law in Seattle, King County, and Washington State-by attorney Jay Wilkinson. Category Archives: Public Defense. Court finds public defender who did not meet basic experience requirements not ineffective. December 7, 2016. I previously wrote about who qualifies for a public defender. In order to ensure indigent defendants receive effective assistant of counsel, the Washington State Bar Association (WSBA) has adopted standards for indigent defense. March 29, 2015. Under the Co...
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Court upholds prosecutors' ability to use a breath test refusal as evidence of guilt in DUI trials - nwcrimeblog.com
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Providing insight on criminal law in Seattle, King County, and Washington State-by attorney Jay Wilkinson. Court upholds prosecutors’ ability to use a breath test refusal as evidence of guilt in DUI trials. January 6, 2017. Shortly before Christmas, the Washington Supreme Court decided State v. Baird (consolidated with State v. Adams). The defense argument relied on two cases, the US Supreme Court case Missouri v. McNeely. And the Division I case State v. Gauthier. The State tried the same failed logic r...
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Who qualifies for a public defender? - nwcrimeblog.com
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Providing insight on criminal law in Seattle, King County, and Washington State-by attorney Jay Wilkinson. Who qualifies for a public defender? March 29, 2015. Last week, the Seattle Times wrote. So how does a guy who can afford a $1,470 hotel room get a free public defender? Under the Constitution and the landmark Supreme Court case, Gideon v. Wainwright, 372 U.S. 335 (1963). Qualifying for a public defender. Which defines “indigent” as:. Receiving one of the following types of public assistance: Tempor...
