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crucial inquiry in Washington

32 Washington opinions name it 3 courts 1970–2021 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 (6)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Kuberkagreen
washctapp · 1983 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
2 sentences

2002See State v. Kuberka, 35 Wash. App. 909, 911-12 , 671 P.2d 260 (1983) (when a statute or court rule specifically designates the things on which it operates, the inference is that all things omitted were omitted intentionally).

2002See State v. Kuberka, 35 Wn.

22
Gilmore v. Thwinggreen
wash · 1932 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 1979–2018
2 sentences

2018The crucial inquiry in abuse of process claims is therefore "whether the judicial system's process, made available to insure the presence of the defendant or his property in court, has been misused to achieve another, inappropriate end." Gem Trading Co. v. Cudahy Corp., 92 Wash.2d 956 , 963 n.2, 603 P.2d 828 (1979) (citing Gilmore v. Thwing, 167 Wash. 457 , 459, 9 P.2d 775 (1932) ; Rock v. Abrashin, 154 Wash. 51 , 54, 280 P. 740 (1929) ). ¶ 114 For that reason, as we explained in Gilmore , abuse of process claims are exceptionally rare.

2018The crucial inquiry in abuse of process claims is therefore "whether the judicial system's process, made available to insure the presence of the defendant or his property in court, has been misused to achieve another, inappropriate end." Gem Trading Co. v. Cudahy Corp., 92 Wash.2d 956 , 963 n.2, 603 P.2d 828 (1979) (citing Gilmore v. Thwing, 167 Wash. 457 , 459, 9 P.2d 775 (1932) ; Rock v. Abrashin, 154 Wash. 51 , 54, 280 P. 740 (1929) ). ¶ 114 For that reason, as we explained in Gilmore , abuse of process claims are exceptionally rare.

12
State v. Millergreen
wash · 1985 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
2 sentences

2000Under the wording of RCW 9A.16.080, the time for detention is “time to permit such investigation or questioning by a peace officer, by the owner of the mercantile establishment, or by the owner’s authorized employee or agent.” Therefore, the crucial inquiry under RCW 9A.16.080 is whether store security possessed reasonable grounds for arrest, because “the authority to make the arrest. .. must necessarily carry with it the privilege of using all reasonable force to effect it.” Miller, 103 Wn.2d at 795 (citation omitted).

2000Under the wording of RCW 9A.16.080, the time for detention is "time to permit such investigation or questioning by a peace officer, by the owner of the mercantile establishment, or by the owner's authorized employee or agent." Therefore, the crucial inquiry under RCW 9A.16.080 is whether store security possessed reasonable grounds for arrest, because "the authority to make the arrest must necessarily carry with it the privilege of using all reasonable force to effect it." Miller, 103 Wash.2d at 795 , 698 P.2d 554 (citation omitted).

12
State v. Williamsgreen
washctapp · 2003 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
1 sentence

2018It is also important to determine whether the defendant has had sufficient opportunity to meet and discuss the case and alternatives with his attorney. 117 Wn.

11
United States v. Harvey M. Renvillegreen
ca8 · 1985 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
1 sentence

1991In its analysis, the Renville court stated that the crucial inquiry under the medical diagnosis exception 7 is "whether the out-of-court statement of the declarant was 'reasonably pertinent' to diagnosis or treatment." Renville , at 436.

11
Butz v. Economougreen
scotus · 1978 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
2 sentences

1991See Butz [v. Economou, 438 U.S. 478, 512 , 57 L.

1991See Butz [v. Economou, 438 U.S. 478, 512 , 57 L.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
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Also cited on this issue (30)

CaseCitedYears
Gem Trading Co. v. Cudahy Corp. green
wash · 1979
2 sentences

2021“The crucial inquiry in abuse of process claims is therefore ‘whether the judicial system’s process, made available to insure the presence of the defendant or his property in court, has been misused to achieve another, inappropriate end.’” Id. (quoting Gem Trading Co., Inc. v. Cudahy Corp., 92 Wn.2d 956 , 963 n.2, 603 P.2d 828 (1979)).

2021“The crucial inquiry in abuse of process claims is therefore ‘whether the judicial system’s process, made available to insure the presence of the defendant or his property in court, has been misused to achieve another, inappropriate end.’” Id. (quoting Gem Trading Co., Inc. v. Cudahy Corp., 92 Wn.2d 956 , 963 n.2, 603 P.2d 828 (1979)).

41981–2021
Florida v. Bostick green
scotus · 1991
2 sentences

2018Bostick, 501 U.S. at 436 ; State v. Kinzy, 141 Wn.2d 373, 388 , 5 P.3d 668 (2000).

2017In other words, the crucial test is whether, taking into account all of the circumstances surrounding the encounter, the police conduct would "have communicated to a reasonable person that he was not at liberty to ignore the police presence and go about his business." Bostick, 501 U.S. at 437 (quoting Michigan v. Chesternut, 486 U.S. 567, 569 , 108 S. Ct. 1975 , 100 L.

32013–2018
Rock v. Abrashin green
wash · 1929
2 sentences

2018The crucial inquiry in abuse of process claims is therefore "whether the judicial system's process, made available to insure the presence of the defendant or his property in court, has been misused to achieve another, inappropriate end." Gem Trading Co. v. Cudahy Corp., 92 Wash.2d 956 , 963 n.2, 603 P.2d 828 (1979) (citing Gilmore v. Thwing, 167 Wash. 457 , 459, 9 P.2d 775 (1932) ; Rock v. Abrashin, 154 Wash. 51 , 54, 280 P. 740 (1929) ). ¶ 114 For that reason, as we explained in Gilmore , abuse of process claims are exceptionally rare.

2018The crucial inquiry in abuse of process claims is therefore "whether the judicial system's process, made available to insure the presence of the defendant or his property in court, has been misused to achieve another, inappropriate end." Gem Trading Co. v. Cudahy Corp., 92 Wash.2d 956 , 963 n.2, 603 P.2d 828 (1979) (citing Gilmore v. Thwing, 167 Wash. 457 , 459, 9 P.2d 775 (1932) ; Rock v. Abrashin, 154 Wash. 51 , 54, 280 P. 740 (1929) ). ¶ 114 For that reason, as we explained in Gilmore , abuse of process claims are exceptionally rare.

21979–2018
Staples v. United States green
scotus · 1994
2 sentences

1996Items within such regulation have included "potentially harmful or injurious items!,]” and "dangerous or deleterious devices or products or obnoxious waste materials!.]” Staples, 114 S. Ct. at 1798 (quoting United States v. International Minerals & Chem.

1996Items within such regulation have included "potentially harmful or injurious items[,]" and "dangerous or deleterious devices or products or obnoxious waste materials[.]" Staples , at ___, 114 S.Ct. at 1798 (quoting United States v. International Minerals & Chem.

21996–1996
Malloy v. Hogan green
scotus · 1964
2 sentences

1983In determining voluntariness the crucial inquiry is '"whether the confession was "free and voluntary: that is, [it] must not be extracted by any sort of threats or violence, nor obtained by any direct or implied promises, however slight, nor by the exertion of any improper influence." Vickers , at 846 (quoting from Malloy v. Hogan, 378 U.S. 1, 7 , 12 L.

1983In determining voluntariness the crucial inquiry is '"whether the confession was "free and voluntary: that is, [it] must not be extracted by any sort of threats or violence, nor obtained by any direct or implied promises, however slight, nor by the exertion of any improper influence." Vickers , at 846 (quoting from Malloy v. Hogan, 378 U.S. 1, 7 , 12 L.

21979–1983
State v. Bash green
wash · 1996
2 sentences

2020"In identifying the typical 'public welfare offense,' the nature of the thing regulated is often a crucial inquiry." Id. at 607 .

2020Regulations creating public welfare offenses are those "involving 'pure food and drugs, labeling, weights and measures, building, plumbing and electrical codes, fire protection, air and water pollution, sanitation, highway safety and numerous other areas.'" Id. (quoting State v. Turner, 78 Wn.2d 276, 280 , 474 P.2d 91 (1970)).

12020–2020
State v. Turner green
wash · 1970
2 sentences

2020Regulations creating public welfare offenses are those "involving 'pure food and drugs, labeling, weights and measures, building, plumbing and electrical codes, fire protection, air and water pollution, sanitation, highway safety and numerous other areas.'" Id. (quoting State v. Turner, 78 Wn.2d 276, 280 , 474 P.2d 91 (1970)).

2020Regulations creating public welfare offenses are those "involving 'pure food and drugs, labeling, weights and measures, building, plumbing and electrical codes, fire protection, air and water pollution, sanitation, highway safety and numerous other areas.'" Id. (quoting State v. Turner, 78 Wn.2d 276, 280 , 474 P.2d 91 (1970)).

12020–2020
State v. Kinzy green
wash · 2000
1 sentence

2018Bostick, 501 U.S. at 436 ; State v. Kinzy, 141 Wn.2d 373, 388 , 5 P.3d 668 (2000).

12018–2018
State v. Kinzy green
wash · 2000
1 sentence

2018Bostick, 501 U.S. at 436 ; State v. Kinzy, 141 Wn.2d 373, 388 , 5 P.3d 668 (2000).

12018–2018
Mitchell v. Budd green
scotus · 1956
1 sentence

2017In other words, the crucial test is whether, taking into account all of the circumstances surrounding the encounter, the police conduct would "have communicated to a reasonable person that he was not at liberty to ignore the police presence and go about his business." Bostick, 501 U.S. at 437 (quoting Michigan v. Chesternut, 486 U.S. 567, 569 , 108 S. Ct. 1975 , 100 L.

12017–2017
State Of Washington v. Arturo Cayetano-jaimes green
washctapp · 2015
2 sentences

2017In State v. Cayetano-Jaimes, the trial court denied the defendant’s request to present the testimony of a crucial defense witness by telephone. 190 Wn.

2017App. 286, 294 , 359 P.3d 919 (2015).

12017–2017
Michigan v. Chesternut green
scotus · 1988
2 sentences

2017In other words, the crucial test is whether, taking into account all of the circumstances surrounding the encounter, the police conduct would "have communicated to a reasonable person that he was not at liberty to ignore the police presence and go about his business." Bostick, 501 U.S. at 437 (quoting Michigan v. Chesternut, 486 U.S. 567, 569 , 108 S. Ct. 1975 , 100 L.

2017In other words, the crucial test is whether, taking into account all of the circumstances surrounding the encounter, the police conduct would "have communicated to a reasonable person that he was not at liberty to ignore the police presence and go about his business." Bostick, 501 U.S. at 437 (quoting Michigan v. Chesternut, 486 U.S. 567, 569 , 108 S. Ct. 1975 , 100 L.

12017–2017
State v. Green green
wash · 1980
2 sentences

2016Evidence is sufficient when any rational trier of fact could find beyond a reasonable doubt the essential elements of the crime.8 When considering a sufficiency challenge, we defer to the fact finder's determination as to the evidence's weight and credibility.9 "In claiming insufficient evidence, the defendant necessarily admits the truth of the State's evidence and all reasonable inferences that can be drawn from it."10 Whether evidence is sufficient is a question of constitutional law that we review de novo.11 Here, the crucial inquiry is whether there is sufficient evidence that McKinnon ob

2016Evidence is sufficient when any rational trier of fact could find beyond a reasonable doubt the essential elements of the crime.8 When considering a sufficiency challenge, we defer to the fact finder's determination as to the evidence's weight and credibility.9 "In claiming insufficient evidence, the defendant necessarily admits the truth of the State's evidence and all reasonable inferences that can be drawn from it."10 Whether evidence is sufficient is a question of constitutional law that we review de novo.11 Here, the crucial inquiry is whether there is sufficient evidence that McKinnon ob

12016–2016
State v. Homan red
wash · 2014
2 sentences

2016Evidence is sufficient when any rational trier of fact could find beyond a reasonable doubt the essential elements of the crime.8 When considering a sufficiency challenge, we defer to the fact finder's determination as to the evidence's weight and credibility.9 "In claiming insufficient evidence, the defendant necessarily admits the truth of the State's evidence and all reasonable inferences that can be drawn from it."10 Whether evidence is sufficient is a question of constitutional law that we review de novo.11 Here, the crucial inquiry is whether there is sufficient evidence that McKinnon ob

2016Evidence is sufficient when any rational trier of fact could find beyond a reasonable doubt the essential elements of the crime.8 When considering a sufficiency challenge, we defer to the fact finder's determination as to the evidence's weight and credibility.9 "In claiming insufficient evidence, the defendant necessarily admits the truth of the State's evidence and all reasonable inferences that can be drawn from it."10 Whether evidence is sufficient is a question of constitutional law that we review de novo.11 Here, the crucial inquiry is whether there is sufficient evidence that McKinnon ob

12016–2016
State v. Thomas green
wash · 2004
1 sentence

2016Evidence is sufficient when any rational trier of fact could find beyond a reasonable doubt the essential elements of the crime.8 When considering a sufficiency challenge, we defer to the fact finder's determination as to the evidence's weight and credibility.9 "In claiming insufficient evidence, the defendant necessarily admits the truth of the State's evidence and all reasonable inferences that can be drawn from it."10 Whether evidence is sufficient is a question of constitutional law that we review de novo.11 Here, the crucial inquiry is whether there is sufficient evidence that McKinnon ob

12016–2016
State v. Rich green
wash · 2016
2 sentences

2016Evidence is sufficient when any rational trier of fact could find beyond a reasonable doubt the essential elements of the crime.8 When considering a sufficiency challenge, we defer to the fact finder's determination as to the evidence's weight and credibility.9 "In claiming insufficient evidence, the defendant necessarily admits the truth of the State's evidence and all reasonable inferences that can be drawn from it."10 Whether evidence is sufficient is a question of constitutional law that we review de novo.11 Here, the crucial inquiry is whether there is sufficient evidence that McKinnon ob

2016Evidence is sufficient when any rational trier of fact could find beyond a reasonable doubt the essential elements of the crime.8 When considering a sufficiency challenge, we defer to the fact finder's determination as to the evidence's weight and credibility.9 "In claiming insufficient evidence, the defendant necessarily admits the truth of the State's evidence and all reasonable inferences that can be drawn from it."10 Whether evidence is sufficient is a question of constitutional law that we review de novo.11 Here, the crucial inquiry is whether there is sufficient evidence that McKinnon ob

12016–2016
State v. Thomas green
wash · 2004
1 sentence

2016Evidence is sufficient when any rational trier of fact could find beyond a reasonable doubt the essential elements of the crime.8 When considering a sufficiency challenge, we defer to the fact finder's determination as to the evidence's weight and credibility.9 "In claiming insufficient evidence, the defendant necessarily admits the truth of the State's evidence and all reasonable inferences that can be drawn from it."10 Whether evidence is sufficient is a question of constitutional law that we review de novo.11 Here, the crucial inquiry is whether there is sufficient evidence that McKinnon ob

12016–2016
National Labor Relations Board v. Nash-Finch Co. green
scotus · 1971
2 sentences

2009Under Machinists , "the crucial inquiry [is] whether Congress intended that the conduct involved be unregulated" and whether the conduct is "to be controlled by the free play of economic forces." Id. at 140 (quoting NLRB v. Nash-Finch Co ., 404 U.S. 138 , 144 , 92 S. Ct. 373 , 30 L.

2009Under Machinists , "the crucial inquiry [is] whether Congress intended that the conduct involved be unregulated" and whether the conduct is "to be controlled by the free play of economic forces." Id. at 140 (quoting NLRB v. Nash-Finch Co ., 404 U.S. 138 , 144 , 92 S. Ct. 373 , 30 L.

12009–2009
Lodge 76, International Ass'n of MacHinists & Aerospace Workers v. Wisconsin Employment Relations Commission green
scotus · 1976
1 sentence

2009Under Machinists , "the crucial inquiry [is] whether Congress intended that the conduct involved be unregulated" and whether the conduct is "to be controlled by the free play of economic forces." Id. at 140 (quoting NLRB v. Nash-Finch Co ., 404 U.S. 138 , 144 , 92 S. Ct. 373 , 30 L.

12009–2009
Kemery v. Mylroie neutral
washctapp · 1973
2 sentences

1992The crucial inquiry is whether creation of an easement was in fact intended. *238 Kemery v. Mylroie, 8 Wn.

1992App. 344, 346 , 506 P.2d 319 (1973).

11992–1992
Batten v. Abrams green
washctapp · 1981
1 sentence

1986Sea-Pac, at 806; Batten v. Abrams, 28 Wn.

11986–1986
Fite v. Lee green
washctapp · 1974
1 sentence

1985In Fite v. Lee, 11 Wn.

11985–1985
State v. Ringer red
wash · 1983
2 sentences

1984In State v. Ringer, 100 Wn.2d 686 , 674 P.2d 1240 (1983), our State Supreme Court concluded that this section of our state constitution "poses an almost absolute bar to warrantless arrests, searches, and seizures, with only limited exceptions ..." Ringer , at 690.

1984In State v. Ringer, 100 Wn.2d 686 , 674 P.2d 1240 (1983), our State Supreme Court concluded that this section of our state constitution "poses an almost absolute bar to warrantless arrests, searches, and seizures, with only limited exceptions ..." Ringer , at 690.

11984–1984
Cohen v. Everett City Council green
wash · 1975
11980–1980
Roe v. Snyder neutral
wash · 1918
2 sentences

1980"Cumulative evidence is additional evidence of the same kind to the same point." Roe v. Snyder, 100 Wash. 311, 314 , 170 P. 1027 (1918).

1980"Cumulative evidence is additional evidence of the same kind to the same point." Roe v. Snyder, 100 Wash. 311, 314 , 170 P. 1027 (1918).

11980–1980
State v. Braxton green
washctapp · 1978
11979–1979
Kosydar v. National Cash Register Co. green
scotus · 1974
11974–1974
Carson Petroleum Co. v. Vial, Sheriff & Tax Collector green
scotus · 1929
11970–1970
Minnesota v. Blasius green
scotus · 1933
11970–1970
Whitbeck v. Funk neutral
or · 1932
11970–1970

Statutes the citing opinions construe

WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 2.06.040 (5) USC § 42u.s.c.1983 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 9A.20.021 (3)

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Where else courts name it

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