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evidence supports instruction in Washington

23 Washington opinions name it 2 courts 1993–2022 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 (2)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Pestringreen
washctapp · 1986 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 1996–2019
2 sentences

2019See e.g., State v. Pestrin, 43 Wn.

1996State v. Pestrin, 43 Wn.

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In re the Disciplinary Proceeding Against Kuvaragreen
wash · 2003 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
1 sentence

2013See, e.g., Kuvara, 149 Wn.2d at 252-53 ; In re Disciplinary Proceeding Against Cramer, 168 Wn.2d 220, 230-31 , 225 P.3d 881 (2010).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (1)

CaseNegativeCited
State v. Masongreen
washctapp · 1982 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
2 sentences

2009RCW 10.61.003. [4] This is similar to the facts of Marselle where the defendant's admission was considered and apparently disregarded by the jury, which returned a verdict on the included offense. [1] See Brockob, 159 Wash.2d at 331-32 , 150 P.3d 59 (corpus delicti required independent proof of intent for the charge of possession with ephedrine with intent to manufacture methamphetamine); State v. James, 104 Wash.App. 25, 36-37 , 15 P.3d 1041 (2000) (where statutory elements of bail jumping include a knowing failure to appear after release by court order or bail with a requirement of a subsequ

2009RCW 10.61.003. [4] This is similar to the facts of Marselle where the defendant's admission was considered and apparently disregarded by the jury, which returned a verdict on the included offense. [1] See Brockob, 159 Wash.2d at 331-32 , 150 P.3d 59 (corpus delicti required independent proof of intent for the charge of possession with ephedrine with intent to manufacture methamphetamine); State v. James, 104 Wash.App. 25, 36-37 , 15 P.3d 1041 (2000) (where statutory elements of bail jumping include a knowing failure to appear after release by court order or bail with a requirement of a subsequ

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Also cited on this issue (27)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Werner green
wash · 2010
2 sentences

2022“A criminal defendant is entitled to an instruction on his or her theory of the case if the evidence supports the instruction.” State v. Werner, 170 Wn.2d 333, 336 , 241 P.3d 410 (2010).

2019A defendant is entitled to an instruction on his theory of the case if the evidence supports the instruction §_ta_t_e_ v. Werner, 170 Wn.2d 333, 336 , 241 P.3d 410 (2010) (citing State v. Ager, 128 Wn.2d 85, 93 , 904 P.2d 715 (1995)).

82014–2022
State v. Werner green
wash · 2010
2 sentences

2022“A criminal defendant is entitled to an instruction on his or her theory of the case if the evidence supports the instruction.” State v. Werner, 170 Wn.2d 333, 336 , 241 P.3d 410 (2010).

2019A defendant is entitled to an instruction on his theory of the case if the evidence supports the instruction §_ta_t_e_ v. Werner, 170 Wn.2d 333, 336 , 241 P.3d 410 (2010) (citing State v. Ager, 128 Wn.2d 85, 93 , 904 P.2d 715 (1995)).

82014–2022
State v. Ager green
wash · 1995
2 sentences

2019A defendant is entitled to an instruction on his theory of the case if the evidence supports the instruction §_ta_t_e_ v. Werner, 170 Wn.2d 333, 336 , 241 P.3d 410 (2010) (citing State v. Ager, 128 Wn.2d 85, 93 , 904 P.2d 715 (1995)).

2010State v. Ager, 128 Wash.2d 85, 93 , 904 P.2d 715 (1995).

32010–2019
State v. Ager green
wash · 1995
2 sentences

2019A defendant is entitled to an instruction on his theory of the case if the evidence supports the instruction §_ta_t_e_ v. Werner, 170 Wn.2d 333, 336 , 241 P.3d 410 (2010) (citing State v. Ager, 128 Wn.2d 85, 93 , 904 P.2d 715 (1995)).

2010State v. Ager, 128 Wash.2d 85, 93 , 904 P.2d 715 (1995).

32010–2019
Kappelman v. Lutz green
wash · 2009
2 sentences

2016The Bea line of cases appears to conflict with Kappelman v. Lutz, 167 Wn.2d 1, 6 , 217 P.3d 286 (2009), in which the Supreme Court held that, where the decision to give a jury instruction depends on whether the evidence supports the instruction, review is for abuse of discretion.

2016The Bea line of cases appears to conflict with Kappelman v. Lutz, 167 Wn.2d 1, 6 , 217 P.3d 286 (2009), in which the Supreme Court held that, where the decision to give a jury instruction depends on whether the evidence supports the instruction, review is for abuse of discretion.

22016–2016
Kappelman v. Lutz green
wash · 2009
2 sentences

2016The Bea line of cases appears to conflict with Kappelman v. Lutz, 167 Wn.2d 1, 6 , 217 P.3d 286 (2009), in which the Supreme Court held that, where the decision to give a jury instruction depends on whether the evidence supports the instruction, review is for abuse of discretion.

2016The Bea line of cases appears to conflict with Kappelman v. Lutz, 167 Wn.2d 1, 6 , 217 P.3d 286 (2009), in which the Supreme Court held that, where the decision to give a jury instruction depends on whether the evidence supports the instruction, review is for abuse of discretion.

22016–2016
State v. Virginia Warden green
wash · 1997
2 sentences

1998State v. Warden, 133 Wash.2d 559 , 562 947 P.2d 708 (1997).

1998State v. Warden, 133 Wn.2d 559, 562 , 947 P.2d 708 (1997).

21998–1998
State v. Warden green
wash · 1997
2 sentences

1998State v. Warden, 133 Wash.2d 559 , 562 947 P.2d 708 (1997).

1998State v. Warden, 133 Wn.2d 559, 562 , 947 P.2d 708 (1997).

21998–1998
State v. Elder green
wash · 1967
2 sentences

2019However, “[t]he court need not give amplified instructions, if the instructions given are broad enough to permit argument.” M y_.__E_lc_l_e_r, 70 Wn.2d 414, 419 , 423 P.2d 533 (1967).

2019However, “[t]he court need not give amplified instructions, if the instructions given are broad enough to permit argument.” M y_.__E_lc_l_e_r, 70 Wn.2d 414, 419 , 423 P.2d 533 (1967).

12019–2019
State v. Janes green
wash · 1993
2 sentences

2018State v. Fisher, 185 Wn.2d 836, 848 , 374 P.3d 1185 (2016) (citing State v. Williams, 132 Wn.2d 248, 259-60 , 937 P.2d 1052 (1997); State v. Janes, 121 Wn.2d 220, 237 , 850 P.2d 495 (1993)).

2018State v. Fisher, 185 Wn.2d 836, 848 , 374 P.3d 1185 (2016) (citing State v. Williams, 132 Wn.2d 248, 259-60 , 937 P.2d 1052 (1997); State v. Janes, 121 Wn.2d 220, 237 , 850 P.2d 495 (1993)).

12018–2018
State v. Williams green
wash · 1997
1 sentence

2018State v. Fisher, 185 Wn.2d 836, 848 , 374 P.3d 1185 (2016) (citing State v. Williams, 132 Wn.2d 248, 259-60 , 937 P.2d 1052 (1997); State v. Janes, 121 Wn.2d 220, 237 , 850 P.2d 495 (1993)).

12018–2018
State v. Williams green
wash · 1997
1 sentence

2018State v. Fisher, 185 Wn.2d 836, 848 , 374 P.3d 1185 (2016) (citing State v. Williams, 132 Wn.2d 248, 259-60 , 937 P.2d 1052 (1997); State v. Janes, 121 Wn.2d 220, 237 , 850 P.2d 495 (1993)).

12018–2018
Scanlan v. Townsend green
wash · 2014
2 sentences

2018I Gentry argues in the alternative that the evidence supports a presumption that Roberts was personally served the summons and complaint by his father, citing Scanlan v. Townsend, 181 Wn.2d 838 , 336 P.3d 1155 (2014).

2018I Gentry argues in the alternative that the evidence supports a presumption that Roberts was personally served the summons and complaint by his father, citing Scanlan v. Townsend, 181 Wn.2d 838 , 336 P.3d 1155 (2014).

12018–2018
State v. Fisher green
wash · 2016
2 sentences

2018State v. Fisher, 185 Wn.2d 836, 848 , 374 P.3d 1185 (2016) (citing State v. Williams, 132 Wn.2d 248, 259-60 , 937 P.2d 1052 (1997); State v. Janes, 121 Wn.2d 220, 237 , 850 P.2d 495 (1993)).

2018State v. Fisher, 185 Wn.2d 836, 848 , 374 P.3d 1185 (2016) (citing State v. Williams, 132 Wn.2d 248, 259-60 , 937 P.2d 1052 (1997); State v. Janes, 121 Wn.2d 220, 237 , 850 P.2d 495 (1993)).

12018–2018
State v. Webb green
washctapp · 2011
1 sentence

2018App. 292,299 , 730 P.2d 706 (1986). 18 State v. Webb, 162 Wn.

12018–2018
State v. Hansen green
washctapp · 1987
1 sentence

2018The defendant is "entitled to have the jury instructed on his theory of the case if there is evidence to support it."17 "If supported by evidence, a proposed instruction should be given if it properly states the law, is not misleading, and allows the party to argue his or her theory of the case."18 The trial court must examine the evidence and draw all inferences favorable to the requesting party when determining whether the evidence supports an instruction." 17 State v. Hansen, 46 Wn.

12018–2018
State v. Riley green
wash · 1999
1 sentence

2014"To raise self- defense before a jury, a defendant bears the initial burden of producing some evidence that his or her actions occurred in circumstances amounting to self-defense." Riley, 137 Wn.2d at 909 .

12014–2014
In Re Disciplin. Proceeding Against Cramer green
wash · 2010
1 sentence

2013See, e.g., Kuvara, 149 Wn.2d at 252-53 ; In re Disciplinary Proceeding Against Cramer, 168 Wn.2d 220, 230-31 , 225 P.3d 881 (2010).

12013–2013
In re the Disciplinary Proceeding Against Cramer green
wash · 2010
1 sentence

2013See, e.g., Kuvara, 149 Wn.2d at 252-53 ; In re Disciplinary Proceeding Against Cramer, 168 Wn.2d 220, 230-31 , 225 P.3d 881 (2010).

12013–2013
Hilltop Terrace Homeowner's Ass'n v. Island County green
wash · 1995
1 sentence

2010McGuire, 144 Wn.2d at 652 ; Hilltop Terrace, 126 Wn.2d at 34 . ¶39 In sum, if an environmental impact statement is required by the weight of evidence (as the examiner found) and if the responsible legislative authority does not require an environmental impact statement (as it did not here), then the decision is clearly erroneous.

12010–2010
City of University Place v. McGuire green
wash · 2001
2 sentences

2010McGuire, 144 Wn.2d at 652 .

2010McGuire, 144 Wn.2d at 652 ; Hilltop Terrace, 126 Wn.2d at 34 . ¶39 In sum, if an environmental impact statement is required by the weight of evidence (as the examiner found) and if the responsible legislative authority does not require an environmental impact statement (as it did not here), then the decision is clearly erroneous.

12010–2010
State v. Brockob green
wash · 2006
1 sentence

2009RCW 10.61.003. [4] This is similar to the facts of Marselle where the defendant's admission was considered and apparently disregarded by the jury, which returned a verdict on the included offense. [1] See Brockob, 159 Wash.2d at 331-32 , 150 P.3d 59 (corpus delicti required independent proof of intent for the charge of possession with ephedrine with intent to manufacture methamphetamine); State v. James, 104 Wash.App. 25, 36-37 , 15 P.3d 1041 (2000) (where statutory elements of bail jumping include a knowing failure to appear after release by court order or bail with a requirement of a subsequ

12009–2009
State v. Phillips green
washctapp · 1999
1 sentence

2009RCW 10.61.003. [4] This is similar to the facts of Marselle where the defendant's admission was considered and apparently disregarded by the jury, which returned a verdict on the included offense. [1] See Brockob, 159 Wash.2d at 331-32 , 150 P.3d 59 (corpus delicti required independent proof of intent for the charge of possession with ephedrine with intent to manufacture methamphetamine); State v. James, 104 Wash.App. 25, 36-37 , 15 P.3d 1041 (2000) (where statutory elements of bail jumping include a knowing failure to appear after release by court order or bail with a requirement of a subsequ

12009–2009
State v. Brockob green
wash · 2007
1 sentence

2009RCW 10.61.003. [4] This is similar to the facts of Marselle where the defendant's admission was considered and apparently disregarded by the jury, which returned a verdict on the included offense. [1] See Brockob, 159 Wash.2d at 331-32 , 150 P.3d 59 (corpus delicti required independent proof of intent for the charge of possession with ephedrine with intent to manufacture methamphetamine); State v. James, 104 Wash.App. 25, 36-37 , 15 P.3d 1041 (2000) (where statutory elements of bail jumping include a knowing failure to appear after release by court order or bail with a requirement of a subsequ

12009–2009
State v. Phillips neutral
washctapp · 1999
1 sentence

2009RCW 10.61.003. [4] This is similar to the facts of Marselle where the defendant's admission was considered and apparently disregarded by the jury, which returned a verdict on the included offense. [1] See Brockob, 159 Wash.2d at 331-32 , 150 P.3d 59 (corpus delicti required independent proof of intent for the charge of possession with ephedrine with intent to manufacture methamphetamine); State v. James, 104 Wash.App. 25, 36-37 , 15 P.3d 1041 (2000) (where statutory elements of bail jumping include a knowing failure to appear after release by court order or bail with a requirement of a subsequ

12009–2009
State v. James neutral
washctapp · 2000
2 sentences

2009RCW 10.61.003. [4] This is similar to the facts of Marselle where the defendant's admission was considered and apparently disregarded by the jury, which returned a verdict on the included offense. [1] See Brockob, 159 Wash.2d at 331-32 , 150 P.3d 59 (corpus delicti required independent proof of intent for the charge of possession with ephedrine with intent to manufacture methamphetamine); State v. James, 104 Wash.App. 25, 36-37 , 15 P.3d 1041 (2000) (where statutory elements of bail jumping include a knowing failure to appear after release by court order or bail with a requirement of a subsequ

2009RCW 10.61.003. [4] This is similar to the facts of Marselle where the defendant's admission was considered and apparently disregarded by the jury, which returned a verdict on the included offense. [1] See Brockob, 159 Wash.2d at 331-32 , 150 P.3d 59 (corpus delicti required independent proof of intent for the charge of possession with ephedrine with intent to manufacture methamphetamine); State v. James, 104 Wash.App. 25, 36-37 , 15 P.3d 1041 (2000) (where statutory elements of bail jumping include a knowing failure to appear after release by court order or bail with a requirement of a subsequ

12009–2009
State v. Draper green
washctapp · 1974
1 sentence

1993The Draper court also held that, even when a defendant admits committing the act charged, an entrapment instruction is only warranted if the evidence supports the instruction, i.e., demonstrates that the defendant was "lured, inveigled or induced into the commission of a criminal act" and lacked the predisposition to commit the act. 10 Wn.

11993–1993

Statutes the citing opinions construe

WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 2.06.040 (11) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 9A.16.020 (7) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 9A.04.110 (4) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 10.61.003 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 9A.08.010 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 9A.36.021 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 9A.36.031 (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 44 (1983–2023) TX 39 (1885–2026) IN 30 (1983–2019) CA 29 (1948–2024) MI 28 (1982–2026) AZ 25 (1970–2025) TN 24 (1999–2025) WA 23 (1993–2022) NC 17 (1976–2023) IL 15 (1921–2025) OH 13 (1999–2026) MS 13 (2005–2025) MO 13 (1917–2024) ID 11 (1956–2020) CO 8 (1983–2025) FL 8 (1970–2016) PA 7 (1981–2025) OK 5 (1973–2016) AL 5 (2000–2015) NM 5 (1989–2019) ND 4 (1988–2013) MA 4 (1975–2017) VT 4 (2006–2026) WY 3 (1998–2010) CT 3 (1980–2002) GA 3 (1978–2005) UT 3 (1986–2026) MN 3 (1987–2025) LA 2 (2019–2019) NE 2 (1938–2007) WI 2 (1992–1992) SD 2 (2016–2026)

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