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commits reversible error in Washington

23 Washington opinions name it 2 courts 1989–2025 2 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 (2)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Noyesgreen
wash · 1966 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011See Noyes, 69 Wash.2d at 446-47 , 418 P.2d 471 ("Appellant relies on State v. Goebel , . . . where this court stated that in such circumstances it was the duty of the trial court to inform the jury of the limited purpose of the evidence, and to admonish them that it was to be considered for no other purpose.

2011See Noyes, 69 Wn.2d at 446-47 (“Appellant relies on State v. Goebel,. . . where this court stated that in such circumstances it was the duty of the trial court to inform the jury of the limited purpose of the evidence, and to admonish them that it was to be considered for no other purpose.

22
Wood v. Georgiagreen
scotus · 1981 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
1 sentence

1995In addition, a trial court commits reversible error if it "knows or reasonably should know of a particular conflict into which it fails to inquire.” Richardson, 100 Wn.2d at 677 ; see Wood, 450 U.S. 261 ; Holloway v. Arkansas, 435 U.S. 475 , 98 S. Ct. 1173 , 55 L.

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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 (24)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Pirtle green
wash · 1995
2 sentences

2020State v. Pirtle, 127 Wn.2d at 656 .

2014A trial court commits reversible error by instruct[ ing] the jury in a manner that would relieve the State of this burden." State v. Pirtle, 127 Wn.2d 628, 656 , 904 P. 2d 245 ( 1995).

32014–2020
State v. Castillo green
washctapp · 2009
2 sentences

2016The trial court's instruction followed the Washington pattern jury instructions for violation of a court order.3 We review a challenged jury instruction de novo, examining it in the context of the instructions as a whole.4 Jury instructions must inform the jury that the State bears the burden of proving every essential element of the offense beyond a reasonable doubt.5 A court commits reversible error if its instructions 3 11 Washington Practice: Washington Pattern Jury Instructions: Criminal 36.50, at 632 (3d ed. 2008). 4 State v. Castillo. 150 Wn.

2014In State v. Pirtle.16 our Supreme Court approved a similar instruction, concluding, Without the last sentence, the jury instruction here follows WPIC 4.01 [11 Washington Practice: Washington Pattern Jury Instructions: Criminal 4.01, at 65 (2d ed. 1994)], which previously 12 State v. Castillo. 150 Wn.

22014–2016
State v. Hale green
washctapp · 1999
2 sentences

2012State v. Hale, 94 Wash.App. 46, 53 , 971 P.2d 88 (1999).

2012State v. Hale, 94 Wash.App. 46, 53 , 971 P.2d 88 (1999).

22012–2012
In Re the Personal Restraint of Richardson green
wash · 1983
2 sentences

1995In addition, a trial court commits reversible error if it "knows or reasonably should know of a particular conflict into which it fails to inquire.” Richardson, 100 Wn.2d at 677 ; see Wood, 450 U.S. 261 ; Holloway v. Arkansas, 435 U.S. 475 , 98 S. Ct. 1173 , 55 L.

1989In Richardson the court stated that "a trial court commits reversible error if it knows or reasonably should know of a particular conflict into which it fails to inquire." (Italics mine.) Richardson, 100 Wn.2d at 677 .

21989–1995
Bordynoski v. Bergner green
wash · 1982
2 sentences

2025In her appellate briefing, Holguin relies on Bordynoski v. Bergner to argue that a trial court commits reversible error when it disregards one party’s testimony, on which reasonable minds could differ, and finds that party negligent as a matter of law. 97 Wn.2d 335, 343 , 644 P.2d 1173 (1982).

2025In her appellate briefing, Holguin relies on Bordynoski v. Bergner to argue that a trial court commits reversible error when it disregards one party’s testimony, on which reasonable minds could differ, and finds that party negligent as a matter of law. 97 Wn.2d 335, 343 , 644 P.2d 1173 (1982).

12025–2025
State v. Green green
washctapp · 2014
1 sentence

2021State v. Green, 182 Wn.

12021–2021
State v. Byrd green
wash · 1995
1 sentence

2020State v. Byrd, 125 Wn.2d at 714 .

12020–2020
State v. Murray neutral
washctapp · 2003
1 sentence

2020State v. Murray, 118 Wn.

12020–2020
State v. Russell green
wash · 2011
1 sentence

2018However, our Supreme Court reversed this holding and specifically “disavow[ed] any interpretation of our previous case law suggesting a trial court commits reversible error by failing to give a limiting instruction for ER 404(b) evidence absent a request for such an instruction.” Russell, 171 Wn.2d at 124 . 9 No. 49482-5-II Dockery fails to show within reasonable probability, that the trial outcome would have been materially affected absent this evidence.

12018–2018
City of Richland v. Wakefield green
wash · 2016
1 sentence

2018In City of Richland v. Wakefield, 186 Wn.2d at 605-06 , our Supreme Court noted the typical remedy, when the trial court commits reversible error by not recognizing or applying the correct “manifest hardship” analysis, is a remand for the trial court to apply the proper standard.

12018–2018
State v. Blancaflor green
washctapp · 2014
1 sentence

2018State v. Blancaflor, 183 Wn.

12018–2018
State v. Bennett green
wash · 2007
1 sentence

2016App. 466, 469 , 208 P.3d 1201 (2009). 5 State v. Bennett, 161 Wn.2d 303, 307 , 165 P.3d 1241 (2007). -3- No. 75240-5-1 / 4 relieve the State of this burden.6 Instructions must also properly inform the jury about the applicable law and must not mislead the jury.7 RCW 10.99.050(2)(a) prohibits "[wjillful violation of a court order."8 A willfulness requirement "is satisfied if a person acts knowingly with respect to the material elements of the offense, unless a purpose to impose further requirements plainly appears."9 In State v. Clowes,10 Division Two of this court held that the trial court did

12016–2016
State v. Castillo neutral
washctapp · 2009
1 sentence

2016App. 466, 469 , 208 P.3d 1201 (2009). 5 State v. Bennett, 161 Wn.2d 303, 307 , 165 P.3d 1241 (2007). -3- No. 75240-5-1 / 4 relieve the State of this burden.6 Instructions must also properly inform the jury about the applicable law and must not mislead the jury.7 RCW 10.99.050(2)(a) prohibits "[wjillful violation of a court order."8 A willfulness requirement "is satisfied if a person acts knowingly with respect to the material elements of the offense, unless a purpose to impose further requirements plainly appears."9 In State v. Clowes,10 Division Two of this court held that the trial court did

12016–2016
State v. Bennett green
wash · 2007
1 sentence

2016App. 466, 469 , 208 P.3d 1201 (2009). 5 State v. Bennett, 161 Wn.2d 303, 307 , 165 P.3d 1241 (2007). -3- No. 75240-5-1 / 4 relieve the State of this burden.6 Instructions must also properly inform the jury about the applicable law and must not mislead the jury.7 RCW 10.99.050(2)(a) prohibits "[wjillful violation of a court order."8 A willfulness requirement "is satisfied if a person acts knowingly with respect to the material elements of the offense, unless a purpose to impose further requirements plainly appears."9 In State v. Clowes,10 Division Two of this court held that the trial court did

12016–2016
Cowiche Canyon Conservancy v. Bosley green
wash · 1992
1 sentence

2014Again, a]n issue raised and argued for the first time in a reply brief is too late to warrant consideration." Cowiche Canyon Conservancy, 118 Wn.2d at 809 .

12014–2014
State v. Pirtle green
wash · 1995
1 sentence

2014A trial court commits reversible error by instruct[ ing] the jury in a manner that would relieve the State of this burden." State v. Pirtle, 127 Wn.2d 628, 656 , 904 P. 2d 245 ( 1995).

12014–2014
State v. Teal green
wash · 2004
1 sentence

2014In general, " jury instructions are sufficient when, 3 No. 44117 -9 -II read as a whole, they accurately state the law, do not mislead the jury, and permit each party to argue its theory of the case." State v. Teal, 152 Wn.2d 333, 3 .39, 96 P. 3d 974 ( 2004).

12014–2014
State v. Grayson green
wash · 2005
2 sentences

2014Grayson, 154 Wn.2d at 342 . funding to support program, In Grayson, the trial court failed to consider the defendant' s individualized circumstances on the record. 154 Wn.2d at 342 .

2014Grayson, 154 Wn.2d at 342 . funding to support program, In Grayson, the trial court failed to consider the defendant' s individualized circumstances on the record. 154 Wn.2d at 342 .

12014–2014
State v. Kidd green
washctapp · 1990
1 sentence

2014State v. Kidd, 57 Wn.

12014–2014
State v. Teal green
wash · 2004
1 sentence

2014In general, " jury instructions are sufficient when, 3 No. 44117 -9 -II read as a whole, they accurately state the law, do not mislead the jury, and permit each party to argue its theory of the case." State v. Teal, 152 Wn.2d 333, 3 .39, 96 P. 3d 974 ( 2004).

12014–2014
State v. Peters green
washctapp · 2011
1 sentence

2013Id.

12013–2013
State v. Read green
wash · 2002
1 sentence

2012State v. Read, 147 Wn.2d 238, 245-46 , 53 P.3d 26 (2002). ¶12 Our conclusion that admission of the improper evidence was harmless rests largely on the fact that, here, the trial court was the trier of fact.

12012–2012
State v. Read green
wash · 2002
1 sentence

2012State v. Read, 147 Wn.2d 238, 245-46 , 53 P.3d 26 (2002). ¶12 Our conclusion that admission of the improper evidence was harmless rests largely on the fact that, here, the trial court was the trier of fact.

12012–2012
Holloway v. Arkansas green
scotus · 1978
2 sentences

1995In addition, a trial court commits reversible error if it "knows or reasonably should know of a particular conflict into which it fails to inquire.” Richardson, 100 Wn.2d at 677 ; see Wood, 450 U.S. 261 ; Holloway v. Arkansas, 435 U.S. 475 , 98 S. Ct. 1173 , 55 L.

1995In addition, a trial court commits reversible error if it "knows or reasonably should know of a particular conflict into which it fails to inquire.” Richardson, 100 Wn.2d at 677 ; see Wood, 450 U.S. 261 ; Holloway v. Arkansas, 435 U.S. 475 , 98 S. Ct. 1173 , 55 L.

11995–1995

Statutes the citing opinions construe

WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 2.06.040 (7) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 9.94A.535 (4) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 10.82.090 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 36.18.020 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 9.94A.030 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 9.94A.537 (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

TX 75 (1921–2026) OH 71 (1985–2026) OR 49 (2014–2026) FL 43 (1977–2026) IL 31 (1979–2025) SC 26 (1989–2014) MO 24 (1990–2019) IN 24 (1979–2020) WA 23 (1989–2025) AR 13 (1966–2025) PA 12 (1973–2026) AL 11 (1979–2016) CA 9 (1982–2022) GA 8 (1997–2026) NC 8 (1988–2005) WY 7 (1988–2012) KS 7 (1980–2022) AZ 6 (1981–2024) MS 6 (1996–2025) TN 5 (1995–2013) CO 5 (1992–2024) DC 5 (1983–2004) NY 4 (2014–2026) ND 4 (1999–2026) CT 3 (1994–2016) MI 3 (1971–1979) OK 3 (1979–2001) WV 3 (2000–2014) UT 2 (1993–2005) MT 2 (1925–1994)

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