top standard in Washington

29 Washington opinions name it 2 courts 1994–2026 13 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)

Case	Followed	Cited
State v. Smithgreen washctapp · 1996 · cited in 3 Washington opinions naming this issue, 1999–2001 2 sentences 2001App. 153, 167 , 916 P.2d 960 (1996) (100-year sentence — 3.1 times the top of the standard range — neither untenable nor clearly excessive); State v. Overvold, 64 Wn. 2000App. 153, 167 , 916 P.2d 960 (1996) (sentence 3 times the top of the standard range); State v. Overvold, 64 Wn.	2	3
State v. Evansgreen wash · 2005 · cited in 4 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2008–2023 2 sentences 2023State v. Evans, 154 Wn.2d 438, 441-42 , 114 P.3d 627 (2005). 2008SMC 16.61.5055(A); see State v. Evans, 154 Wn.2d 438, 441-42 , 114 P.3d 627 (2005) (holding that the maximum sentence a judge can impose without finding additional facts for Sentencing Reform Act of 1981, chapter 9.94A RCW, purposes is “the top of the standard sentencing range”).	1	4
State v. Evansgreen wash · 2005 · cited in 4 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2008–2023 2 sentences 2023State v. Evans, 154 Wn.2d 438, 441-42 , 114 P.3d 627 (2005). 2008SMC 16.61.5055(A); see State v. Evans, 154 Wn.2d 438, 441-42 , 114 P.3d 627 (2005) (holding that the maximum sentence a judge can impose without finding additional facts for Sentencing Reform Act of 1981, chapter 9.94A RCW, purposes is “the top of the standard sentencing range”).	1	4
State v. Gordongreen wash · 2011 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025 1 sentence 2025See Gordon, 172 Wn.2d at 676 .	1	1
State v. Brunegreen washctapp · 1986 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000 1 sentence 2000See State v. Brune, 45 Wn.	1	1
State v. Ritchiegreen wash · 1995 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996 2 sentences 1996Cf. Ritchie, 126 Wash.2d at 399-400 , 894 P.2d 1308 (upholding a 26-year sentence for the rape of a 6 ½-week-old baby by a defendant who had an offender score of 0 and who penetrated the baby with his little finger). 1996Cf. Ritchie, 126 Wash.2d at 399-400 , 894 P.2d 1308 (upholding a 26-year sentence for the rape of a 6 ½-week-old baby by a defendant who had an offender score of 0 and who penetrated the baby with his little finger).	1	1

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (21)

Case	Cited	Years
In re Meippen green wash · 2019 2 sentences 2022The trial court nonetheless imposed a sentence that was at the top of the standard range, finding the defendant’s actions were “cold and calculated.” Id. at 317 . 2022The trial court nonetheless imposed a sentence that was at the top of the standard range, finding the defendant’s actions were “cold and calculated.” Id. at 317 .	6	2020–2022
Blakely v. Washington green scotus · 2004 2 sentences 2024For support, he 21 84803-8-I/22 cites Blakely v. Washington, 542 U.S. 296 , 124 S. Ct. 2531 , 159 L. 2024For support, he 21 84803-8-I/22 cites Blakely v. Washington, 542 U.S. 296 , 124 S. Ct. 2531 , 159 L.	3	2005–2024
Grayson v. Dretke green scotus · 2005 2 sentences 2015State v. Evans, 154 Wn.2d 438, 441-42 , 114 P.3d 627 , cert, denied. 546 U.S. 983 (2005). 2015State v. Evans, 154 Wn.2d 438, 441-42 , 114 P.3d 627 , cert. denied, 546 U.S. 983 (2005).	2	2015–2015
State v. Overvold green washctapp · 1992 2 sentences 2001App. 153, 167 , 916 P.2d 960 (1996) (100-year sentence — 3.1 times the top of the standard range — neither untenable nor clearly excessive); State v. Overvold, 64 Wn. 2000App. 153, 167 , 916 P.2d 960 (1996) (sentence 3 times the top of the standard range); State v. Overvold, 64 Wn.	2	2000–2001
State v. Luthi green wash · 2024 1 sentence 2026As our Supreme Court recognized in Luthi, the in-court holding cell created “extreme prejudice.” 3 Wn.3d at 263 n.7.	1	2026–2026
State v. Blake green wash · 2021 2 sentences 2025In 2024, Bassell was resentenced pursuant to State v. Blake, 197 Wn.2d 170 , 481 P.3d 521 (2021). 2025In 2024, Bassell was resentenced pursuant to State v. Blake, 197 Wn.2d 170 , 481 P.3d 521 (2021).	1	2025–2025
In re Pers. Restraint of Domingo-Cornelio green wash · 2020 1 sentence 2023Id. at 260 .	1	2023–2023
Anders v. California green scotus · 1967 2 sentences 2021Because Taylor was sentenced at the top of the standard range and we cannot presume that the trial court would not have imposed a lower sentence 1 Taylor’s appointed appellate counsel originally moved for permission to withdraw under RAP 15.2(i) and Anders v. California, 386 U.S. 738, 744 , 87 S. Ct. 1396 , 18 L. 2021Because Taylor was sentenced at the top of the standard range and we cannot presume that the trial court would not have imposed a lower sentence 1 Taylor’s appointed appellate counsel originally moved for permission to withdraw under RAP 15.2(i) and Anders v. California, 386 U.S. 738, 744 , 87 S. Ct. 1396 , 18 L.	1	2021–2021
State v. Williams green washctapp · 2000 1 sentence 2021App. 231, 238 , 11 P.3d 878 (2000).	1	2021–2021
State v. Williams green washctapp · 2000 1 sentence 2021And in State v. Williams, the State set forth multiple potential aggravators and argued that its recommendation for the top of the standard range was really the “‘minimum’” sentence that would be appropriate. 103 Wn.	1	2021–2021
State v. Houston-Sconiers green wash · 2017 1 sentence 2019Several years after Meippen's sentencing, this court decided State v. Houston-Sconiers . 1 In Houston-Sconiers , this court held that when sentencing a juvenile in adult court, a trial court has absolute discretion to depart from the standard sentencing ranges and mandatory sentence enhancements prescribed by the Sentencing Reform Act of 1981 (SRA), chapter 9.94A RCW. 188 Wash.2d at 9, 391 P.3d 409 .	1	2019–2019
State v. Fisher neutral washctapp · 2015 2 sentences 2017Fisher appeals. 3 Id. 4 Id. at 927 . 5 Id. 6 State v. Fisher, No. 45129-8-11, slip op. (unpublished portion) at 17, https://www.courts.wa.gov/opinions/pdf/D2%2045129-8-11°/020Part%20 Published%200pinion.pdf. 2017Fisher appeals. 3 Id. 4 Id. at 927 . 5 Id. 6 State v. Fisher, No. 45129-8-11, slip op. (unpublished portion) at 17, https://www.courts.wa.gov/opinions/pdf/D2%2045129-8-11°/020Part%20 Published%200pinion.pdf.	1	2017–2017
Illinois v. Allen green scotus · 1970 2 sentences 2015Illinois v. Allen, 397 U.S. 337 , 90 S. Ct. 1057 , 25 L. 2015Illinois v. Allen, 397 U.S. 337 , 90 S. Ct. 1057 , 25 L.	1	2015–2015
State v. Grayson green washctapp · 2005 1 sentence 2012Grayson, 130 Wn.	1	2012–2012
Feesers, Inc. v. Michael Foods, Inc. green scotus · 2010 1 sentence 2011His appeal was stayed in 2008 because of the pending public trial issues in State v. Momah, 167 Wn.2d 140 , 217 P.3d 321 (2009), cert. denied, 131 S. Ct. 160 (2010) and State v. Strode, 167 Wn.2d 222 , 217 P.3d 310 (2009).	1	2011–2011
State v. Strode green wash · 2009 1 sentence 2011His appeal was stayed in 2008 because of the pending public trial issues in State v. Momah, 167 Wn.2d 140 , 217 P.3d 321 (2009), cert. denied, 131 S. Ct. 160 (2010) and State v. Strode, 167 Wn.2d 222 , 217 P.3d 310 (2009).	1	2011–2011
State v. Momah green wash · 2009 1 sentence 2011His appeal was stayed in 2008 because of the pending public trial issues in State v. Momah, 167 Wn.2d 140 , 217 P.3d 321 (2009), cert. denied, 131 S. Ct. 160 (2010) and State v. Strode, 167 Wn.2d 222 , 217 P.3d 310 (2009).	1	2011–2011
State v. Strode green wash · 2009 1 sentence 2011His appeal was stayed in 2008 because of the pending public trial issues in State v. Momah, 167 Wn.2d 140 , 217 P.3d 321 (2009), cert. denied, 131 S. Ct. 160 (2010) and State v. Strode, 167 Wn.2d 222 , 217 P.3d 310 (2009).	1	2011–2011
State v. Momah green wash · 2009 1 sentence 2011His appeal was stayed in 2008 because of the pending public trial issues in State v. Momah, 167 Wn.2d 140 , 217 P.3d 321 (2009), cert. denied, 131 S. Ct. 160 (2010) and State v. Strode, 167 Wn.2d 222 , 217 P.3d 310 (2009).	1	2011–2011
State v. Vaughn green washctapp · 1996 2 sentences 2000App. 440, 450 , 825 P.2d 729 (1992) (sentence 3 times the top of the standard range); State v. Vaughn, 83 Wn. 2000App. 669, 680 , 924 P.2d 27 (1996), review denied, 131 Wn.2d 1018 (1997) (sentence 2.5 times the top of the standard range).	1	2000–2000
State v. Pryor green washctapp · 1989 1 sentence 1994In so doing, we are aware that [t]he Washington Supreme Court has admonished that "[t]he maximum sentence is to be imposed for only the 'worst case' scenario when, the 'circumstances of the crime distinguish it from other crimes of the same statutory category.'" State v. Pryor, 56 Wn.	1	1994–1994

Statutes the citing opinions construe

WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 2.06.040 (11) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 10.73.100 (9) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 10.73.090 (7) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 9.94A.535 (6) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 10.95.020 (4) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 9.94A.530 (4) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 9.94A.030 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 9A.32.030 (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

WA 29 (1994–2026) PA 15 (1999–2025) FL 2 (1994–2001) CO 2 (2005–2005) CA 2 (1954–1987)

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