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laboratory test in Washington

5 Washington opinions name it 2 courts 1984–2026 1 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Washington courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (5)

CaseFollowedCited
United States v. Raul Dominguezgreen
ca7 · 1993 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006As a matter of fact, we specifically state that circumstantial evidence may be sufficient (citing Delmarter, 124 Wash.App. at 163-64 , 101 P.3d 111 , (even without a laboratory test, an independent field test and confession support a conviction for possession of a controlled substance); Hernandez, 85 Wash.App. at 675 , 935 P.2d 623 (circumstantial evidence and lay testimony may be sufficient to establish the identity of a controlled substance); and Dominguez, 992 F.2d at 681 (circumstantial evidence establishing a controlled substance beyond a reasonable doubt may include lay experience based

2006App. at 675 (circumstantial evidence and lay testimony may be sufficient to establish the identity of a controlled substance); and Dominguez, 992 F.2d at 681 (circumstantial evidence establishing a controlled substance beyond a reasonable doubt may include lay experience based on familiarity through prior use, trading, or law enforcement)). ¶22 But the problem here is the paucity of information supporting the officer’s identification of the white, rock-like items.

22
State v. Hernandezgreen
washctapp · 1997 · cited in 3 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2006–2014
2 sentences

2006As a matter of fact, we specifically state that circumstantial evidence may be sufficient (citing Delmarter, 124 Wash.App. at 163-64 , 101 P.3d 111 , (even without a laboratory test, an independent field test and confession support a conviction for possession of a controlled substance); Hernandez, 85 Wash.App. at 675 , 935 P.2d 623 (circumstantial evidence and lay testimony may be sufficient to establish the identity of a controlled substance); and Dominguez, 992 F.2d at 681 (circumstantial evidence establishing a controlled substance beyond a reasonable doubt may include lay experience based

2006App. at 163-64 (even without a laboratory test, an independent field test and confession support a conviction for possession of a controlled substance); Hernandez, 85 Wn.

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State v. Colquittgreen
washctapp · 2006 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026See id. at 800 .

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State v. Hundleygreen
wash · 1995 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
1 sentence

2006See State v. Hundley, 126 Wash.2d 418, 420-21 , 895 P.2d 403 (1995) (conflicting test results).

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Dawson v. Hearing Committeegreen
wash · 1979 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 1984–1984
1 sentence

1984See Dawson v. Hearing Comm., 92 Wn.2d at 398 . [3] Petitioner contends that the hearing committee acted arbitrarily and capriciously in finding that the cigarette before the committee was marijuana without the benefit of a laboratory analysis.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Washington. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (9)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Roche green
washctapp · 2002
2 sentences

2006Roche, 114 Wash.App. at 428 , 59 P.3d 682 . ¶ 41 Roche is distinguishable for several reasons.

2006Roche, 114 Wn.

22006–2006
Rogers v. Dept. of Labor & Indus. green
washctapp · 2009
1 sentence

2014App. 174, 180 , 210 P.3d 355 (2009). 6 Spring v. Dep't of Labor & Indus.. 96 Wn.2d 914, 920-21 , 640 P.2d 1 (1982). -5- NO. 71737-5-1/6 of an alleged controlled substance without a laboratory test, and (3) does the felony payment bar authorize the Department to deny a claim or only payments?

12014–2014
Hoss v. Hoge green
wash · 2009
1 sentence

2014In a criminal prosecution, without a laboratory test, the State can establish beyond a reasonable doubt the identity of a controlled substance with lay testimony and circumstantial evidence.37 The same types of evidence can satisfy 35 Kissinger. 166 Wn.2d at 128 . 36 424 U.S. 319 , 96 S. Ct. 893 , 47 L.

12014–2014
Spring v. Department of Labor & Industries green
wash · 1982
2 sentences

2014App. 174, 180 , 210 P.3d 355 (2009). 6 Spring v. Dep't of Labor & Indus.. 96 Wn.2d 914, 920-21 , 640 P.2d 1 (1982). -5- NO. 71737-5-1/6 of an alleged controlled substance without a laboratory test, and (3) does the felony payment bar authorize the Department to deny a claim or only payments?

2014App. 174, 180 , 210 P.3d 355 (2009). 6 Spring v. Dep't of Labor & Indus.. 96 Wn.2d 914, 920-21 , 640 P.2d 1 (1982). -5- NO. 71737-5-1/6 of an alleged controlled substance without a laboratory test, and (3) does the felony payment bar authorize the Department to deny a claim or only payments?

12014–2014
Mathews v. Eldridge green
scotus · 1976
2 sentences

2014In a criminal prosecution, without a laboratory test, the State can establish beyond a reasonable doubt the identity of a controlled substance with lay testimony and circumstantial evidence.37 The same types of evidence can satisfy 35 Kissinger. 166 Wn.2d at 128 . 36 424 U.S. 319 , 96 S. Ct. 893 , 47 L.

2014In a criminal prosecution, without a laboratory test, the State can establish beyond a reasonable doubt the identity of a controlled substance with lay testimony and circumstantial evidence.37 The same types of evidence can satisfy 35 Kissinger. 166 Wn.2d at 128 . 36 424 U.S. 319 , 96 S. Ct. 893 , 47 L.

12014–2014
State v. Hernandez green
washctapp · 1997
1 sentence

2006As a matter of fact, we specifically state that circumstantial evidence may be sufficient (citing Delmarter, 124 Wash.App. at 163-64 , 101 P.3d 111 , (even without a laboratory test, an independent field test and confession support a conviction for possession of a controlled substance); Hernandez, 85 Wash.App. at 675 , 935 P.2d 623 (circumstantial evidence and lay testimony may be sufficient to establish the identity of a controlled substance); and Dominguez, 992 F.2d at 681 (circumstantial evidence establishing a controlled substance beyond a reasonable doubt may include lay experience based

12006–2006
State v. Roche green
washctapp · 2002
1 sentence

2006Roche, 114 Wash.App. at 428 , 59 P.3d 682 . ¶ 41 Roche is distinguishable for several reasons.

12006–2006
In re the Personal Restraint of Delmarter green
washctapp · 2004
1 sentence

2006As a matter of fact, we specifically state that circumstantial evidence may be sufficient (citing Delmarter, 124 Wash.App. at 163-64 , 101 P.3d 111 , (even without a laboratory test, an independent field test and confession support a conviction for possession of a controlled substance); Hernandez, 85 Wash.App. at 675 , 935 P.2d 623 (circumstantial evidence and lay testimony may be sufficient to establish the identity of a controlled substance); and Dominguez, 992 F.2d at 681 (circumstantial evidence establishing a controlled substance beyond a reasonable doubt may include lay experience based

12006–2006
In Re Delmarter green
washctapp · 2004
1 sentence

2006As a matter of fact, we specifically state that circumstantial evidence may be sufficient (citing Delmarter, 124 Wash.App. at 163-64 , 101 P.3d 111 , (even without a laboratory test, an independent field test and confession support a conviction for possession of a controlled substance); Hernandez, 85 Wash.App. at 675 , 935 P.2d 623 (circumstantial evidence and lay testimony may be sufficient to establish the identity of a controlled substance); and Dominguez, 992 F.2d at 681 (circumstantial evidence establishing a controlled substance beyond a reasonable doubt may include lay experience based

12006–2006

Statutes the citing opinions construe

WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 69.50.401 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

NY 56 (1964–2024) CA 47 (1953–2025) TX 38 (1963–2025) IL 22 (1968–2025) OH 17 (1991–2026) VA 14 (1971–2024) MS 13 (1971–2015) NJ 12 (1986–2025) NM 9 (2001–2018) IN 7 (1931–2016) GA 7 (1977–2003) MD 7 (2000–2018) MO 6 (1940–2021) MA 6 (1940–2018) CT 6 (1938–2026) FL 6 (1994–2015) DC 6 (1991–2017) WA 5 (1984–2026) NC 5 (1961–2005) PA 5 (1971–2020) KS 4 (1927–2009) TN 4 (1995–2017) WI 4 (2014–2025) AK 4 (1971–2010) MN 4 (1965–2009) AZ 3 (1983–2022) NH 3 (1974–2007) AR 3 (1994–2020) LA 3 (1997–2012) MI 3 (1971–2015) ID 2 (2016–2016) MT 2 (1978–1991) VT 2 (1996–2003) NV 2 (1992–2020) SC 2 (2001–2001) IA 2 (2008–2008) OR 2 (1982–1991)

Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.

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