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erroneous accomplice liability instruction in Washington

24 Washington opinions name it 2 courts 2002–2018 0 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 (11)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Browngreen
wash · 2002 · cited in 9 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2003–2016
2 sentences

2005Id. ¶23 The giving of an erroneous accomplice liability instruction may be found to be harmless even where it is clearly evident that the defendant was convicted as an accomplice based only on his or her knowledge of the crime charged.

2003See State v. Brown, 147 Wn.2d 330, 340 , 58 P.3d 889 (2002) (even in cases where multiple crimes are charged against multiple defendants as to some of the charges, the use of an erroneous accomplice liability instruction can be harmless).

69
State v. Browngreen
wash · 2002 · cited in 6 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2003–2007
2 sentences

2005Id. ¶ 23 The giving of an erroneous accomplice liability instruction may be found to be harmless even where it is clearly evident that the defendant was convicted as an accomplice based only on his or her knowledge of the crime charged.

2003See State v. Brown, 147 Wn.2d 330, 340 , 58 P.3d 889 (2002) (even in cases where multiple crimes are charged against multiple defendants as to some of the charges, the use of an erroneous accomplice liability instruction can be harmless).

56
State v. Berubegreen
wash · 2003 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
2 sentences

2005See State v. Berube, 150 Wn.2d 498, 509 , 79 P.3d 1144 (2003).

2005See State v. Berube, 150 Wash.2d 498, 509 , 79 P.3d 1144 (2003).

22
State v. Steingreen
wash · 2001 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
2 sentences

2005See Stein, 144 Wn.2d at 241 .

2005See Stein, 144 Wash.2d at 241 , 27 P.3d 184 .

22
State v. Berubegreen
wash · 2003 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
2 sentences

2005See State v. Berube, 150 Wn.2d 498, 509 , 79 P.3d 1144 (2003).

2005See State v. Berube, 150 Wash.2d 498, 509 , 79 P.3d 1144 (2003).

22
In re the Personal Restraint of Sarausadgreen
washctapp · 2001 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
2 sentences

2003See Sarausad, 109 Wn.

2003See Sarausad, 109 Wash.App. at 833-34 , 39 P.3d 308 .

22
State v. Stovallgreen
washctapp · 2003 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
2 sentences

2003App. 650, 656-57 , 63 P.3d 192 (2003) (citing Brown, 147 Wn.2d at 341-42 ).

2003See Stovall, 115 Wash.App. at 658, 63 P.3d 192 .

12
State v. Stovallgreen
washctapp · 2003 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
2 sentences

2003But if the evidence ... shows no direct participation... as a principal and the jury may have found the defendant guilty as an accomplice based on his involvement in some crime other than the specific crime charged, the erroneous accomplice liability instruction is not harmless error.” State v. Stovall, 115 Wn.

2003See Stovall, 115 Wn.

12
State v. Robertsgreen
wash · 2000 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
2 sentences

2002Cf. Roberts, 142 Wn.2d at 534 (court held no error in charging both felony murder and aggravated premeditated first degree murder based on same acts, but reversed one conviction for an erroneous accomplice liability instruction).

2002Cf. Roberts, 142 Wash.2d at 534 , 14 P.3d 713 (court held no error in charging both felony murder and aggravated premeditated first degree murder based on same acts, but reversed one conviction for an erroneous accomplice liability instruction).

12
State v. Steingreen
wash · 2001 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
1 sentence

2005See Stein, 144 Wash.2d at 241 , 27 P.3d 184 .

11
Sarausad v. Stategreen
washctapp · 2001 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
1 sentence

2003See Sarausad, 109 Wash.App. at 833-34 , 39 P.3d 308 .

11

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 (11)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Bolar green
washctapp · 2003
2 sentences

2005App. 490 , 78 P.3d 1012 (2003), held that, in the context of felony murder, an erroneous accomplice liability instruction is per se harmless.

2005The Court of Appeals, Division One, citing its holding in State v. Bolar, 118 Wash.App. 490 , 78 P.3d 1012 (2003), held that, in the context of felony murder, an erroneous accomplice liability instruction is per se harmless.

32003–2005
State v. Bolar green
washctapp · 2003
2 sentences

2005The Court of Appeals, Division One, citing its holding in State v. Bolar, 118 Wash.App. 490 , 78 P.3d 1012 (2003), held that, in the context of felony murder, an erroneous accomplice liability instruction is per se harmless.

2003Because Bolar was convicted only of felony murder, and not premeditated murder, we concluded that the erroneous accomplice liability instruction was harmless per se. 118 Wn.

32003–2005
State v. Roche green
washctapp · 1994
2 sentences

2003NOTES [1] This decision makes it unnecessary for us to address Klimes' remaining contentions regarding the erroneous accomplice liability instruction, prosecutorial misconduct, and ineffective assistance of counsel. [2] RCW 9A.04.110(5) provides in relevant part that "each unit of a building consisting of two or more units separately secured or occupied is a separate building[.]" [3] In State v. Roche, 75 Wash.App. 500 , 878 P.2d 497 (1994), it was held that Washington's robbery statute creates two alternative means by which an individual may commit that offense.

2003NOTES [1] This decision makes it unnecessary for us to address Klimes' remaining contentions regarding the erroneous accomplice liability instruction, prosecutorial misconduct, and ineffective assistance of counsel. [2] RCW 9A.04.110(5) provides in relevant part that "each unit of a building consisting of two or more units separately secured or occupied is a separate building[.]" [3] In State v. Roche, 75 Wash.App. 500 , 878 P.2d 497 (1994), it was held that Washington's robbery statute creates two alternative means by which an individual may commit that offense.

22003–2003
State v. Osborne green
wash · 1984
2 sentences

2003RCW 9A.32.030(l)(c); State v. Osborne, 102 Wn.2d 87, 93 , 684 P.2d 683 (1984).

2003RCW 9A.32.030(l)(c); State v. Osborne, 102 Wn.2d 87, 93 , 684 P.2d 683 (1984).

22003–2003
State v. Morris green
washctapp · 1995
2 sentences

2003RESPONSE TO JURY INQUIRY During deliberations, the jury submitted the following question: Does aid to the "buyer" apply to the charge of "Delivery of a controlled substance", the same as aid to the "seller." [16] Johnson's position was that the court should respond by instructing the jury to refer to the jury instructions they were given, or alternatively provide an additional instruction based on State v. Morris, 77 Wash. App. 948 , 896 P.2d 81 (1995) (holding that a buyer does not "deliver" within the meaning of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act).

2003RESPONSE TO JURY INQUIRY During deliberations, the jury submitted the following question: Does aid to the “buyer” apply to the charge of “Delivery of a controlled substance”, the same as aid to the “seller.”[ 16 ] Johnson’s position was that the court should respond by instructing the jury to refer to the jury instructions they were given, or alternatively provide an additional instruction based on State v. Morris, 77 Wn.

22003–2003
State v. Emmanuel green
wash · 1953
2 sentences

2018In reading the jury instructions as a whole, including the court's erroneous accomplice liability instruction, the jury could decide Teal's guilt or innocence as an accomplice to first degree robbery." (citation omitted) (citing Emmanuel , 42 Wash.2d at 819 , 259 P.2d 845 ) ).

2018In reading the jury instructions as a whole, including the court's erroneous accomplice liability instruction, the jury could decide Teal's guilt or innocence as an accomplice to first degree robbery." (citation omitted) (citing Emmanuel , 42 Wash.2d at 819 , 259 P.2d 845 ) ).

12018–2018
State v. Moran green
washctapp · 2003
1 sentence

2016App. 197, 210 , 81 P.3d 122 (2003) (the giving of the erroneous accomplice liability instruction does not require reversal if it is harmless error).

12016–2016
In Re the Personal Restraint of Mercer green
wash · 1987
2 sentences

2011Restraint of Mercer, 108 Wn.2d 714, 721-22 , 741 P.2d 559 (1987). ¶18 Similarly, those errors that are subject to a harmless error analysis on direct appeal are not considered per se prejudicial on collateral review Thus, an erroneous accomplice liability instruction that did not require the defendant to have been found to be an accomplice in the particular crime charged is not considered per se prejudicial on collateral review.

2011Restraint of Mercer, 108 Wn.2d 714, 721-22 , 741 P.2d 559 (1987). ¶18 Similarly, those errors that are subject to a harmless error analysis on direct appeal are not considered per se prejudicial on collateral review Thus, an erroneous accomplice liability instruction that did not require the defendant to have been found to be an accomplice in the particular crime charged is not considered per se prejudicial on collateral review.

12011–2011
State v. Easter green
wash · 1996
1 sentence

2002First, the state must prove the error was harmless "beyond a reasonable doubt." State v. Easter, 130 Wash.2d 228, 242 , 922 P.2d 1285 (1996).

12002–2002
State v. Easter green
wash · 1996
1 sentence

2002First, the state must prove the error was harmless "beyond a reasonable doubt." State v. Easter, 130 Wash.2d 228, 242 , 922 P.2d 1285 (1996).

12002–2002
State v. Roberts green
wash · 2001
1 sentence

2002Cf. Roberts, 142 Wash.2d at 534 , 14 P.3d 713 (court held no error in charging both felony murder and aggravated premeditated first degree murder based on same acts, but reversed one conviction for an erroneous accomplice liability instruction).

12002–2002

Statutes the citing opinions construe

WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 9A.08.020 (14) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 2.06.040 (6) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 9A.32.030 (6) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 10.73.100 (4) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 9A.52.020 (4) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 9A.56.190 (4)

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 24 (2002–2018) PA 3 (2019–2022)

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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