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Peterson rule in Washington

21 Washington opinions name it 2 courts 1979–2025 4 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 (9)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Petersonred
wash · 1978 · cited in 4 Washington opinions naming this issue, 1996–1997
2 sentences

1997In State v. Peterson, 90 Wash.2d 423, 431 , 585 P.2d 66 *1226 (1978), the court held that the time within which trial must be held should be "`based on the same conduct or arising from the same criminal incident' from the time the defendant is held to answer any charge with respect to that conduct or episode." We said in Harris: The policy behind the Peterson rule is similar to the policy behind mandatory joinder.

1997In State v. Peterson, 90 Wash.2d 423, 431 , 585 P.2d 66 *1226 (1978), the court held that the time within which trial must be held should be "`based on the same conduct or arising from the same criminal incident' from the time the defendant is held to answer any charge with respect to that conduct or episode." We said in Harris: The policy behind the Peterson rule is similar to the policy behind mandatory joinder.

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United States v. Zuhair I. Al-Smadi A/k/a, Sudgi Asadgreen
ca10 · 1994 · cited in 3 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2015–2018
2 sentences

2018United States v. Ivester, 316 F.3d 955,960 (9th Cir. 2003)(citing Braun v. Powell, 227 F.3d 908,919 (7th Cir. 2000); United States v. Al-Smadi, 15 F.3d 153, 154-55 (10th Cir. 1994));.see lead opinion at 28-29.

2018United States v. Ivester, 316 F.3d 955 , 960 (9th Cir. 2003) (citing Braun v. Powell, 227 F.3d 908 , 919 (7th Cir. 2000) ; United States v. Al-Smadi, 15 F.3d 153 , 154-55 (10th Cir. 1994) ); see lead opinion at 125-26.

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Kathleen A. Braun v. Barbara Powellgreen
ca7 · 2000 · cited in 3 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2015–2018
2 sentences

2018United States v. Ivester, 316 F.3d 955,960 (9th Cir. 2003)(citing Braun v. Powell, 227 F.3d 908,919 (7th Cir. 2000); United States v. Al-Smadi, 15 F.3d 153, 154-55 (10th Cir. 1994));.see lead opinion at 28-29.

2018United States v. Ivester, 316 F.3d 955 , 960 (9th Cir. 2003) (citing Braun v. Powell, 227 F.3d 908 , 919 (7th Cir. 2000) ; United States v. Al-Smadi, 15 F.3d 153 , 154-55 (10th Cir. 1994) ); see lead opinion at 125-26.

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United States v. Craig Ivestergreen
ca9 · 2003 · cited in 3 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2015–2018
2 sentences

2018United States v. Ivester, 316 F.3d 955,960 (9th Cir. 2003)(citing Braun v. Powell, 227 F.3d 908,919 (7th Cir. 2000); United States v. Al-Smadi, 15 F.3d 153, 154-55 (10th Cir. 1994));.see lead opinion at 28-29.

2018United States v. Ivester, 316 F.3d 955 , 960 (9th Cir. 2003) (citing Braun v. Powell, 227 F.3d 908 , 919 (7th Cir. 2000) ; United States v. Al-Smadi, 15 F.3d 153 , 154-55 (10th Cir. 1994) ); see lead opinion at 125-26.

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State v. Harrisgreen
wash · 1996 · cited in 4 Washington opinions naming this issue, 1997–2003
2 sentences

2003When multiple charges stem from the same criminal conduct or criminal episode, the State must prosecute all related charges within the speedy trial time limits.” State v. Lee, 132 Wn.2d 498, 503 , 939 P.2d 1223 (1997) (quoting Harris, 130 Wn.2d at 43-44 ).

2003When multiple charges stem from the same criminal conduct or criminal episode, the State must prosecute all related charges within the speedy trial time limits.” State v. Lee, 132 Wn.2d 498, 503 , 939 P.2d 1223 (1997) (quoting Harris, 130 Wn.2d at 43-44 ).

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State v. Leegreen
wash · 1997 · cited in 3 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2002–2003
2 sentences

2003When multiple charges stem from the same criminal conduct or criminal episode, the State must prosecute all related charges within the speedy trial time limits.” State v. Lee, 132 Wn.2d 498, 503 , 939 P.2d 1223 (1997) (quoting Harris, 130 Wn.2d at 43-44 ).

2003When multiple charges stem from the same criminal conduct or criminal episode, the State must prosecute all related charges within the speedy trial time limits.” State v. Lee, 132 Wn.2d 498, 503 , 939 P.2d 1223 (1997) (quoting Harris, 130 Wn.2d at 43-44 ).

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State v. Leegreen
wash · 1997 · cited in 3 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2002–2003
2 sentences

2002The key question is what constitutes “conduct involving a single criminal incident or episode.” Lee, 132 Wn.2d at 503 (applying the Peterson rule to mandatory joinder).

2002The key question is what constitutes “conduct involving a single criminal incident or episode.” Lee, 132 Wn.2d at 503 (applying the Peterson rule to mandatory joinder).

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State Of Washington, V. James Laron Ellisgreen
washctapp · 2023 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023The victim penalty assessment was recently addressed in State v. Ellis, 530 P.3d 1048, 1057 (2023).

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Cranwell v. Mesecgreen
washctapp · 1995 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016Tegland, Washington Practice: Evidence Law and Practice § 801.10, at 342 (5th ed. 2007); see also Cranwell v. Mesec. 77 Wn.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (20)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Fladebo green
wash · 1989
2 sentences

2002However, the court felt bound by the decision in State v. Fladebo, 113 Wn.2d 388 , 779 P.2d 707 (1989), which conditioned application of the Peterson rule on whether the State’s delay in filing the charges was understandable and justified.

2002However, the court felt bound by the decision in State v. Fladebo, 113 Wn.2d 388 , 779 P.2d 707 (1989), which conditioned application of the Peterson rule on whether the State’s delay in filing the charges was understandable and justified.

31996–2002
State v. McNeil green
washctapp · 1978
2 sentences

1997Joinder principles are designed to protect defendants from "successive prosecutions based upon essentially the same conduct, whether the purpose in so doing is to hedge against the risk of an unsympathetic jury at the first trial, to place a `hold' upon a person after he has been sentenced to imprisonment, or simply to harass by multiplicity of trials." [ State v. ] McNeil, [ 20 Wash.App. 527 ,] 532, [ 582 P.2d 524 ] (1978).

1997Joinder principles are designed to protect defendants from "successive prosecutions based upon essentially the same conduct, whether the purpose in so doing is to hedge against the risk of an unsympathetic jury at the first trial, to place a `hold' upon a person after he has been sentenced to imprisonment, or simply to harass by multiplicity of trials." [ State v. ] McNeil, [ 20 Wash.App. 527 ,] 532, [ 582 P.2d 524 ] (1978).

31996–1997
State v. Harris green
wash · 1996
2 sentences

2003When multiple charges stem from the same criminal conduct or criminal episode, the State must prosecute all related charges within the speedy trial time limits." State v. Lee, 132 Wash.2d 498, 503 , 939 P.2d 1223 (1997) (quoting Harris, 130 Wash.2d at 43-44 , 921 P.2d 1052 ).

2003When multiple charges stem from the same criminal conduct or criminal episode, the State must prosecute all related charges within the speedy trial time limits." State v. Lee, 132 Wash.2d 498, 503 , 939 P.2d 1223 (1997) (quoting Harris, 130 Wash.2d at 43-44 , 921 P.2d 1052 ).

21997–2003
State v. Wilke green
washctapp · 1981
2 sentences

1996App. 597, 599 , 687 P.2d 856 (remanding for computation of the speedy trial time under the Peterson rule), review denied, 102 Wn.2d 1024 (1984); State v. Wilke, 28 Wn.

1996App. 597, 599 , 687 P.2d 856 (remanding for computation of the speedy trial time under the Peterson rule), review denied, 102 Wn.2d 1024 (1984); State v. Wilke, 28 Wn.

21996–1996
State v. Bradley green
washctapp · 1984
2 sentences

1996App. 597, 599 , 687 P.2d 856 (remanding for computation of the speedy trial time under the Peterson rule), review denied, 102 Wn.2d 1024 (1984); State v. Wilke, 28 Wn.

1996App. 597, 599 , 687 P.2d 856 (remanding for computation of the speedy trial time under the Peterson rule), review denied, 102 Wn.2d 1024 (1984); State v. Wilke, 28 Wn.

21996–1996
State v. Wilton neutral
washctapp · 1990
2 sentences

1996Fladebo did not signal a relaxation of the Peterson rule, as suggested by State v. Wilton, 57 Wn.

1996App. 606, 608 , 789 P.2d 800 , review denied, 115 Wn.2d 1005 (1990); rather, Fladebo merely indicates the Peterson rule does not apply to situations where multiple charges are brought in different courts with exclusive jurisdictions, and the charges are prosecuted by different prosecutorial authorities.

21996–1996
State v. Stenson green
wash · 1997
1 sentence

2025We must first determine whether the court erred by denying the request to discharge counsel before reaching the issue of any prejudice resulting from the denial. 10 No. 85553-1-I/11 deny Peterson’s motion to discharge counsel was an abuse of discretion, applying the factors set out in Stenson I, 132 Wn.2d 668 .

12025–2025
Cox v. O'BRIEN green
washctapp · 2009
1 sentence

2025App. 24, 36-37 , 206 P.3d 682 (2009), the State further contended that the motion should be dismissed and refiled as a civil claim of unjust enrichment because Peterson’s claim is rooted in equity. 4 24 Wn.

12025–2025
Nelson v. Colorado green
scotus · 2017
2 sentences

2025She further raised a due process argument that relied on Nelson v. Colorado 2 and State v. Curtis, 3 despite her concession that those cases involved 2 581 U.S. 128 , 137 S. Ct. 1249 , 197 L.

2025She further raised a due process argument that relied on Nelson v. Colorado 2 and State v. Curtis, 3 despite her concession that those cases involved 2 581 U.S. 128 , 137 S. Ct. 1249 , 197 L.

12025–2025
Rhodes v. Department of Labor & Industries green
wash · 1985
2 sentences

2021In its decision, the Board relied on Rhodes v. Department of Labor & Industries, 103 Wn.2d 895, 898 , 700 P.2d 729 (1985).

2021In its decision, the Board relied on Rhodes v. Department of Labor & Industries, 103 Wn.2d 895, 898 , 700 P.2d 729 (1985).

12021–2021
Kareem Peterson v. Melvin Williams green
ca2 · 1996
2 sentences

2018Id. (citing Peterson, 85 F.3d at 43 ).

2018Id. (citing Peterson, 85 F.3d at 43 ).

12018–2018
State v. Peterson green
wash · 1997
2 sentences

2018The difference is immaterial in this case, though, because both the Workman test for lesser degree instruction and the Peterson test for an inferior degree offense instruction require the same factual prong: that the evidence in the case supports that only the lesser or inferior degree offense was 16 No. 75144-1-1/17 committed.2 See State v. Condon, 182 Wn.2d 307, 316 , 343 P.3d 357 (2015); Peterson, 133 Wn.2d at 891 .

2018The difference is immaterial in this case, though, because both the Workman test for lesser degree instruction and the Peterson test for an inferior degree offense instruction require the same factual prong: that the evidence in the case supports that only the lesser or inferior degree offense was 16 No. 75144-1-1/17 committed.2 See State v. Condon, 182 Wn.2d 307, 316 , 343 P.3d 357 (2015); Peterson, 133 Wn.2d at 891 .

12018–2018
State v. Condon green
wash · 2015
2 sentences

2018The difference is immaterial in this case, though, because both the Workman test for lesser degree instruction and the Peterson test for an inferior degree offense instruction require the same factual prong: that the evidence in the case supports that only the lesser or inferior degree offense was 16 No. 75144-1-1/17 committed.2 See State v. Condon, 182 Wn.2d 307, 316 , 343 P.3d 357 (2015); Peterson, 133 Wn.2d at 891 .

2018The difference is immaterial in this case, though, because both the Workman test for lesser degree instruction and the Peterson test for an inferior degree offense instruction require the same factual prong: that the evidence in the case supports that only the lesser or inferior degree offense was 16 No. 75144-1-1/17 committed.2 See State v. Condon, 182 Wn.2d 307, 316 , 343 P.3d 357 (2015); Peterson, 133 Wn.2d at 891 .

12018–2018
State v. Sublett green
wash · 2012
2 sentences

2018Id. (citing Peterson, 85 F.3d at 43 ).

2018Id. (citing Peterson, 85 F.3d at 43 ).

12018–2018
State v. Peterson green
wash · 2010
1 sentence

2012It limited its discussion of the elements of the crime of failure to register to “only whether residential status is an element because this is the element that Peterson primarily claims the State failed to prove.” Peterson, 168 Wn.2d at 771 .

12012–2012
State v. Ross green
washctapp · 1999
2 sentences

2002See, e.g., State v. Lee, 132 Wn.2d 498, 502-03 , 939 P.2d 1223 (1997); Harris, 130 Wn.2d at 39-40 ; Ross, 98 Wn.

2002Ross, 98 Wn.

12002–2002
State v. Reynoso green
washctapp · 1985
2 sentences

1998NOTES [1] This statute is now codified at RCW 46.55.113 (1997) and provides: "[A] police officer may take custody of a vehicle and provide for its prompt removal to a place of safety under any of the following circumstances: ".... "(7) Upon determining that a person is operating a motor vehicle ... with a suspended or revoked license in violation of RCW 46.20.342 or 46.20.420." [1] Former RCW 46.20.435 was in effect in May 1996 when the car was impounded. [2] Verbatim report of proceedings at 9-10. [3] Verbatim report of proceedings at 7. [4] See Reynoso, 41 Wash.App. 113 , 702 P.2d 1222 .

1998NOTES [1] This statute is now codified at RCW 46.55.113 (1997) and provides: "[A] police officer may take custody of a vehicle and provide for its prompt removal to a place of safety under any of the following circumstances: ".... "(7) Upon determining that a person is operating a motor vehicle ... with a suspended or revoked license in violation of RCW 46.20.342 or 46.20.420." [1] Former RCW 46.20.435 was in effect in May 1996 when the car was impounded. [2] Verbatim report of proceedings at 9-10. [3] Verbatim report of proceedings at 7. [4] See Reynoso, 41 Wash.App. 113 , 702 P.2d 1222 .

11998–1998
State v. Wilcox green
washctapp · 1993
2 sentences

1996The purpose of JuCR 7.8 "is to ensure prompt resolution of juvenile offense proceedings, which in turn promotes rehabilitation of the juvenile offender." State v. Wilcox, 71 Wash.App. 116, 119 , 856 P.2d 1104 (1993).

1996The purpose of JuCR 7.8 "is to ensure prompt resolution of juvenile offense proceedings, which in turn promotes rehabilitation of the juvenile offender." State v. Wilcox, 71 Wash.App. 116, 119 , 856 P.2d 1104 (1993).

11996–1996
State v. Edwards green
wash · 1980
2 sentences

1996"This court has consistently interpreted CrR 3.3 so as to resolve ambiguities in a manner which supports the purpose of the rule in providing a prompt trial for the defendant once prosecution is initiated." State v. Edwards, 94 Wash.2d 208, 216 , 616 P.2d 620 (1980) (citations omitted). *1057 Applying the Peterson rule to this case serves the purpose of the speedy trial rule.

1996"This court has consistently interpreted CrR 3.3 so as to resolve ambiguities in a manner which supports the purpose of the rule in providing a prompt trial for the defendant once prosecution is initiated." State v. Edwards, 94 Wash.2d 208, 216 , 616 P.2d 620 (1980) (citations omitted). *1057 Applying the Peterson rule to this case serves the purpose of the speedy trial rule.

11996–1996
Elliott v. Kundahl neutral
wash · 1978
2 sentences

1979Elliott v. Kundahl, 89 Wn.2d 639 , 574 P.2d 732 (1978).

1979Elliott v. Kundahl, 89 Wn.2d 639 , 574 P.2d 732 (1978).

11979–1979

Statutes the citing opinions construe

WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 9A.32.030 (5) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 10.95.020 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 10.95.030 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 2.08.010 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 46.20.021 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 69.50.401 (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

MS 38 (1987–2026) WA 21 (1979–2025) TX 18 (1929–2024) UT 11 (2002–2024) MN 9 (1984–2019) FL 8 (1981–2026) CA 7 (1991–2025) OH 7 (2006–2025) GA 7 (1994–2024) WI 6 (1983–2024) AZ 5 (1992–2025) NJ 5 (1970–2025) PA 4 (2003–2019) CO 4 (1981–2018) IL 4 (1978–2019) ID 3 (2010–2024) OR 3 (1979–2021) ND 3 (2007–2011) MA 2 (2010–2025) NM 2 (2015–2015) WY 2 (1980–2022) MO 2 (1998–1999)

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