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Sixth Amendment confrontation clause in Washington

20 Washington opinions name it 2 courts 1987–2021 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 (5)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Guloygreen
wash · 1985 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010See ER 103(a); State v. Guloy, 104 Wn.2d 412, 422 , 705 P.2d 1182 (1985) (“A party may only assign error in the appellate court on the specific ground of the evidentiary objection made at trial.”), cert. denied, 475 U.S. 1020 (1986). ¶23 The Sixth Amendment confrontation clause provides, “In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right ... to be confronted with the witnesses against him.” U.S. Const, amend.

2010See ER 103(a); State v. Guloy, 104 Wn.2d 412, 422 , 705 P.2d 1182 (1985) (“A party may only assign error in the appellate court on the specific ground of the evidentiary objection made at trial.”), cert. denied, 475 U.S. 1020 (1986). ¶23 The Sixth Amendment confrontation clause provides, “In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right ... to be confronted with the witnesses against him.” U.S. Const, amend.

22
State v. O'Caingreen
washctapp · 2012 · cited in 4 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2017–2021
2 sentences

2021App. 228, 248 , 279 P.3d 926 (2012) (holding that “a defendant [must] raise a Sixth Amendment confrontation clause claim at or before trial or lose the benefit of the right”); Powell, 126 Wn.2d at 256 (evidentiary rulings made 14 The confrontation clause guarantees that “[i]n all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right . . . to be confronted with the witnesses against him.” U.S. CONST. amend.

2020App. 228, 248 , 279 P.3d 926 (2012) (“a defendant [must] raise a Sixth Amendment confrontation clause claim at or before trial or lose the benefit of the right.”).

14
Ohio v. Robertsred
scotus · 1980 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987
2 sentences

1987In State v. Ryan, 103 Wn.2d 165 , 691 P.2d 197 (1984), the court found that RCW 9A.44.120 does not violate the Sixth Amendment confrontation clause because the requirements for admission under the statute are consistent with the general approach used to test hearsay against confrontation rights, as set forth in Ohio v. Roberts, 448 U.S. 56 , 65 L.

1987In State v. Ryan, 103 Wn.2d 165 , 691 P.2d 197 (1984), the court found that RCW 9A.44.120 does not violate the Sixth Amendment confrontation clause because the requirements for admission under the statute are consistent with the general approach used to test hearsay against confrontation rights, as set forth in Ohio v. Roberts, 448 U.S. 56 , 65 L.

12
State v. Powellgreen
wash · 1995 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021App. 228, 248 , 279 P.3d 926 (2012) (holding that “a defendant [must] raise a Sixth Amendment confrontation clause claim at or before trial or lose the benefit of the right”); Powell, 126 Wn.2d at 256 (evidentiary rulings made 14 The confrontation clause guarantees that “[i]n all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right . . . to be confronted with the witnesses against him.” U.S. CONST. amend.

11
State v. Kronichgreen
wash · 2007 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
1 sentence

2012See Kronich, 160 Wn.2d at 899-901 .

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 (22)

CaseCitedYears
Crawford v. Washington green
scotus · 2004
2 sentences

2014Jasper, and Haves—requires that a defendant raise a Sixth Amendment confrontation clause claim at or before trial or lose the benefit 11 Crawford v. Washington, 541 U.S. 36, 42 , 124 S. Ct. 1354 , 158 L Ed. 2d 177 (2004). 12 id at 51. 13 Melendez-Diaz v. Massachusetts. 557 U.S. 305, 324 , 129 S. Ct. 2527 , 174 L.

2014Jasper, and Haves—requires that a defendant raise a Sixth Amendment confrontation clause claim at or before trial or lose the benefit 11 Crawford v. Washington, 541 U.S. 36, 42 , 124 S. Ct. 1354 , 158 L Ed. 2d 177 (2004). 12 id at 51. 13 Melendez-Diaz v. Massachusetts. 557 U.S. 305, 324 , 129 S. Ct. 2527 , 174 L.

62006–2014
Melendez-Diaz v. Massachusetts green
scotus · 2009
2 sentences

2014Jasper, and Haves—requires that a defendant raise a Sixth Amendment confrontation clause claim at or before trial or lose the benefit 11 Crawford v. Washington, 541 U.S. 36, 42 , 124 S. Ct. 1354 , 158 L Ed. 2d 177 (2004). 12 id at 51. 13 Melendez-Diaz v. Massachusetts. 557 U.S. 305, 324 , 129 S. Ct. 2527 , 174 L.

2014Jasper, and Haves—requires that a defendant raise a Sixth Amendment confrontation clause claim at or before trial or lose the benefit 11 Crawford v. Washington, 541 U.S. 36, 42 , 124 S. Ct. 1354 , 158 L Ed. 2d 177 (2004). 12 id at 51. 13 Melendez-Diaz v. Massachusetts. 557 U.S. 305, 324 , 129 S. Ct. 2527 , 174 L.

22012–2014
Halter v. Secretary of the Treasury green
scotus · 1986
2 sentences

2010See ER 103(a); State v. Guloy, 104 Wash.2d 412, 422 , 705 P.2d 1182 (1985) ("A party may only assign error in the appellate court on the specific ground of the evidentiary objection made at trial."), cert. denied, 475 U.S. 1020 , 106 S.Ct. 1208 , 89 L.Ed.2d 321 (1986). ¶ 23 The Sixth Amendment confrontation clause provides, "In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right . . . to be confronted with the witnesses against him." U.S. Const. amend.

2010See ER 103(a); State v. Guloy, 104 Wn.2d 412, 422 , 705 P.2d 1182 (1985) (“A party may only assign error in the appellate court on the specific ground of the evidentiary objection made at trial.”), cert. denied, 475 U.S. 1020 (1986). ¶23 The Sixth Amendment confrontation clause provides, “In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right ... to be confronted with the witnesses against him.” U.S. Const, amend.

22010–2010
State v. Hopkins green
washctapp · 2006
2 sentences

2010State v. Hopkins, 134 Wash.App. 780, 790 , 142 P.3d 1104 (2006) (citing Crawford v. Washington, 541 U.S. 36, 50-51 , 124 S.Ct. 1354 , 158 L.Ed.2d 177 (2004)), review denied, 160 Wash.2d 1020 , 163 P.3d 793 (2007).

2010State v. Hopkins, 134 Wn.

22010–2010
State v. Strauss green
wash · 1992
2 sentences

2002State v. Strauss, 119 Wn.2d 401, 418-19 , 832 P.2d 78 (1992).

2002State v. Strauss, 119 Wn.2d 401, 418-19 , 832 P.2d 78 (1992).

22002–2002
United States v. Carmine Fatico, and Daniel Fatico green
ca2 · 1978
2 sentences

1992Fatico, 579 F.2d at 713-14 .

1992Similarly, in United States v. Fatico, 579 F.2d 707 (2d Cir.1978), aff'd, 603 F.2d 1053 (1979), cert. denied, 444 U.S. 1073 , 62 L.Ed.2d 755 , 100 S.Ct. 1018 (1980), a case involving hearsay statements by an anonymous witness in the federal witness protection program, the court held that neither due process nor the Sixth Amendment confrontation clause is violated when a sentencing court relies upon hearsay evidence (1) if the defendant does not dispute the truth of the statement sought to be introduced; or (2) where the defendant does dispute the truth of the statement, if the government produ

21992–1992
Cummins Engine Co. v. Carney green
scotus · 1980
2 sentences

1992Ed. 2d 755 , 100 S. Ct. 1018 (1980), a case involving hearsay statements by an anonymous witness in the federal witness protection program, the court held that neither due process nor the Sixth Amendment confrontation clause is violated when a sentencing court relies upon hearsay evidence (1) if the defendant does not dispute the truth of the statement sought to be introduced; or (2) where the defendant does dispute the truth of the statement, if the government produces additional evidence from which the court can determine the reliability of the hearsay statement.

1992Similarly, in United States v. Fatico, 579 F.2d 707 (2d Cir.1978), aff'd, 603 F.2d 1053 (1979), cert. denied, 444 U.S. 1073 , 62 L.Ed.2d 755 , 100 S.Ct. 1018 (1980), a case involving hearsay statements by an anonymous witness in the federal witness protection program, the court held that neither due process nor the Sixth Amendment confrontation clause is violated when a sentencing court relies upon hearsay evidence (1) if the defendant does not dispute the truth of the statement sought to be introduced; or (2) where the defendant does dispute the truth of the statement, if the government produ

21992–1992
State v. Lui green
washctapp · 2009
1 sentence

2019VI. “[T]he ‘principal evil’ at which the clause was directed was the civil-law system’s use of ex parte examinations and ex parte affidavits as substitutes for live witnesses in criminal cases.” State v. Lui, 153 Wn.

12019–2019
State v. Ziegler green
wash · 1990
2 sentences

2014Ed. 2d 314 (2009). 14 State v. Zeigler. 114 Wn.2d 533, 538 , 789 P.2d 79 (1990).

2014Ed. 2d 314 (2009). 14 State v. Zeigler. 114 Wn.2d 533, 538 , 789 P.2d 79 (1990).

12014–2014
State v. Doerflinger green
washctapp · 2012
1 sentence

2014VI. 77 State v. Doerflinger. 170 Wn.

12014–2014
State v. Lynn green
washctapp · 1992
1 sentence

2014App. 339, 345 , 835 P.2d 251 (1992). 26 No. 69005-1-1/27 the reviewing court "make[s] a cursory determination as to whether the alleged error in fact suggests a constitutional issue."71 Second, the court must determine whether the alleged error is manifest.72 "Essential to this determination is a plausible showing by the defendant that the asserted error had practical and identifiable consequences in the trial of the case."73 Third, if the error is manifest, the court "must address the merits of the constitutional issue."74 Fourth, "if the court determines that an error of constitutional impor

12014–2014
Giles v. California green
scotus · 2008
1 sentence

2012The Court noted that the Sixth Amendment confrontation clause is “ ‘most naturally read as a reference to the right of confrontation at common law.’ ” Giles, 554 U.S. at 358 (quoting Crawford, 541 U.S. at 54).

12012–2012
State v. Hopkins green
washctapp · 2006
1 sentence

2010State v. Hopkins, 134 Wash.App. 780, 790 , 142 P.3d 1104 (2006) (citing Crawford v. Washington, 541 U.S. 36, 50-51 , 124 S.Ct. 1354 , 158 L.Ed.2d 177 (2004)), review denied, 160 Wash.2d 1020 , 163 P.3d 793 (2007).

12010–2010
Preer v. Johnson green
scotus · 1986
1 sentence

2010See ER 103(a); State v. Guloy, 104 Wash.2d 412, 422 , 705 P.2d 1182 (1985) ("A party may only assign error in the appellate court on the specific ground of the evidentiary objection made at trial."), cert. denied, 475 U.S. 1020 , 106 S.Ct. 1208 , 89 L.Ed.2d 321 (1986). ¶ 23 The Sixth Amendment confrontation clause provides, "In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right . . . to be confronted with the witnesses against him." U.S. Const. amend.

12010–2010
Barkley v. Fulcomer green
scotus · 1986
1 sentence

2010See ER 103(a); State v. Guloy, 104 Wash.2d 412, 422 , 705 P.2d 1182 (1985) ("A party may only assign error in the appellate court on the specific ground of the evidentiary objection made at trial."), cert. denied, 475 U.S. 1020 , 106 S.Ct. 1208 , 89 L.Ed.2d 321 (1986). ¶ 23 The Sixth Amendment confrontation clause provides, "In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right . . . to be confronted with the witnesses against him." U.S. Const. amend.

12010–2010
Swift v. Groom green
wash · 2007
1 sentence

2010State v. Hopkins, 134 Wash.App. 780, 790 , 142 P.3d 1104 (2006) (citing Crawford v. Washington, 541 U.S. 36, 50-51 , 124 S.Ct. 1354 , 158 L.Ed.2d 177 (2004)), review denied, 160 Wash.2d 1020 , 163 P.3d 793 (2007).

12010–2010
State v. Kern green
wash · 2007
1 sentence

2010State v. Hopkins, 134 Wash.App. 780, 790 , 142 P.3d 1104 (2006) (citing Crawford v. Washington, 541 U.S. 36, 50-51 , 124 S.Ct. 1354 , 158 L.Ed.2d 177 (2004)), review denied, 160 Wash.2d 1020 , 163 P.3d 793 (2007).

12010–2010
United States v. Daniel Fatico green
ca2 · 1979
1 sentence

1992Similarly, in United States v. Fatico, 579 F.2d 707 (2d Cir.1978), aff'd, 603 F.2d 1053 (1979), cert. denied, 444 U.S. 1073 , 62 L.Ed.2d 755 , 100 S.Ct. 1018 (1980), a case involving hearsay statements by an anonymous witness in the federal witness protection program, the court held that neither due process nor the Sixth Amendment confrontation clause is violated when a sentencing court relies upon hearsay evidence (1) if the defendant does not dispute the truth of the statement sought to be introduced; or (2) where the defendant does dispute the truth of the statement, if the government produ

11992–1992
Hoffman v. United States green
scotus · 1980
1 sentence

1992Similarly, in United States v. Fatico, 579 F.2d 707 (2d Cir.1978), aff'd, 603 F.2d 1053 (1979), cert. denied, 444 U.S. 1073 , 62 L.Ed.2d 755 , 100 S.Ct. 1018 (1980), a case involving hearsay statements by an anonymous witness in the federal witness protection program, the court held that neither due process nor the Sixth Amendment confrontation clause is violated when a sentencing court relies upon hearsay evidence (1) if the defendant does not dispute the truth of the statement sought to be introduced; or (2) where the defendant does dispute the truth of the statement, if the government produ

11992–1992
Labriola v. United States green
scotus · 1980
1 sentence

1992Similarly, in United States v. Fatico, 579 F.2d 707 (2d Cir.1978), aff'd, 603 F.2d 1053 (1979), cert. denied, 444 U.S. 1073 , 62 L.Ed.2d 755 , 100 S.Ct. 1018 (1980), a case involving hearsay statements by an anonymous witness in the federal witness protection program, the court held that neither due process nor the Sixth Amendment confrontation clause is violated when a sentencing court relies upon hearsay evidence (1) if the defendant does not dispute the truth of the statement sought to be introduced; or (2) where the defendant does dispute the truth of the statement, if the government produ

11992–1992
Barber v. Page green
scotus · 1968
2 sentences

1987See Ohio v. Roberts, 448 U.S. 56 , 65 L.Ed.2d 597 , 100 S.Ct. 2531 (1980); Barber v. Page, 390 U.S. 719 , 20 L.Ed.2d 255 , 88 S.Ct. 1318 (1968) (witness' imprisonment in federal prison does not constitute unavailability when state made no effort to secure cooperation of federal officials); see generally 5A K.

1987See Ohio v. Roberts, 448 U.S. 56 , 65 L.Ed.2d 597 , 100 S.Ct. 2531 (1980); Barber v. Page, 390 U.S. 719 , 20 L.Ed.2d 255 , 88 S.Ct. 1318 (1968) (witness' imprisonment in federal prison does not constitute unavailability when state made no effort to secure cooperation of federal officials); see generally 5A K.

11987–1987
State v. Ryan green
wash · 1984
2 sentences

1987In State v. Ryan, 103 Wn.2d 165 , 691 P.2d 197 (1984), the court found that RCW 9A.44.120 does not violate the Sixth Amendment confrontation clause because the requirements for admission under the statute are consistent with the general approach used to test hearsay against confrontation rights, as set forth in Ohio v. Roberts, 448 U.S. 56 , 65 L.

1987In State v. Ryan, 103 Wn.2d 165 , 691 P.2d 197 (1984), the court found that RCW 9A.44.120 does not violate the Sixth Amendment confrontation clause because the requirements for admission under the statute are consistent with the general approach used to test hearsay against confrontation rights, as set forth in Ohio v. Roberts, 448 U.S. 56 , 65 L.

11987–1987

Statutes the citing opinions construe

WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 9A.44.120 (5) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 9A.36.021 (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

CA 46 (1998–2026) IL 35 (1987–2026) WA 20 (1987–2021) TX 16 (1973–2025) FL 6 (1986–2025) HI 6 (1994–2010) DC 5 (1983–2009) NJ 4 (1991–2004) WY 4 (1993–2017) MI 4 (1980–1982) IN 4 (1989–2025) CT 4 (1986–2010) WI 4 (1987–2022) NM 3 (1976–2013) AZ 3 (1976–1988) VA 3 (1991–2015) MN 3 (1986–1990) PA 3 (1981–2001) MO 3 (1996–2014) SD 2 (1980–2000) NY 2 (1979–1983) OH 2 (2003–2012) MS 2 (1993–2001) MA 2 (2008–2009) LA 2 (1990–2006) ID 2 (2002–2011) NC 2 (1988–2006) ME 2 (1979–2022) RI 2 (1987–2004) KS 2 (1989–1993)

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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