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Workman test in Washington

120 Washington opinions name it 2 courts 1979–2026 17 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 (22)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Berlingreen
wash · 1997 · cited in 23 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2000–2021
2 sentences

2019Ed. 2d 413 (1984). 8 State v. Redmond, 150 Wn.2d 489, 493 , 78 P.3d 1001 (2003). 9 90 Wn.2d 443, 447-48 , 584 P.2d 382 (1978); State v. Berlin, 133 Wn.2d 541, 545-46 , 947 P.2d 700 (1997). 18 State v. Walker, 136 Wn.2d 767, 771-72 , 966 P.2d 883 (1998). -4- No. 78004-2-1/ 5 But, here, we need not apply the Workman test because Downey does not establish that Workman's lesser-included-offense analysis applies to alternative means of the same offense as opposed to separate offenses.

2019Ed. 2d 413 (1984). 8 State v. Redmond, 150 Wn.2d 489, 493 , 78 P.3d 1001 (2003). 9 90 Wn.2d 443, 447-48 , 584 P.2d 382 (1978); State v. Berlin, 133 Wn.2d 541, 545-46 , 947 P.2d 700 (1997). 18 State v. Walker, 136 Wn.2d 767, 771-72 , 966 P.2d 883 (1998). -4- No. 78004-2-1/ 5 But, here, we need not apply the Workman test because Downey does not establish that Workman's lesser-included-offense analysis applies to alternative means of the same offense as opposed to separate offenses.

723
State v. Wardgreen
washctapp · 2004 · cited in 3 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2010–2016
2 sentences

2010RCW 9.41.270(1); RCW 9A.36.011; Ward, 125 Wash.App. at 248 , 104 P.3d 670 ; see, e.g., Fowler, 114 Wash.2d at 67 , 785 P.2d 808 . ¶ 47 Under the factual prong of the Workman test, to justify a lesser included offense instruction for unlawful display of a weapon, the evidence must support an inference that Crace only displayed the sword and that he had no intent to create reasonable fear or apprehension of bodily injury, i.e., that he committed only the lesser offense.

2010RCW 9.41.270(1); RCW 9A.36.011; Ward, 125 Wash.App. at 248 , 104 P.3d 670 ; see, e.g., Fowler, 114 Wash.2d at 67 , 785 P.2d 808 . ¶ 47 Under the factual prong of the Workman test, to justify a lesser included offense instruction for unlawful display of a weapon, the evidence must support an inference that Crace only displayed the sword and that he had no intent to create reasonable fear or apprehension of bodily injury, i.e., that he committed only the lesser offense.

33
State v. Marklegreen
wash · 1992 · cited in 3 Washington opinions naming this issue, 1995–2009
33
State v. Workmangreen
wash · 1978 · cited in 36 Washington opinions naming this issue, 1994–2025
2 sentences

2023Instead, the giving of a lesser included offense instruction is determined by the two-pronged Workman test: “(1) each of the elements of the lesser offense is a necessary element of the offense charged (legal prong) and (2) evidence in the case supports an inference that the lesser crime was committed (factual prong).” Id. at 400 (citing Workman, 90 Wn.2d at 447-48 ).

2023Instead, the giving of a lesser included offense instruction is determined by the two-pronged Workman test: “(1) each of the elements of the lesser offense is a necessary element of the offense charged (legal prong) and (2) evidence in the case supports an inference that the lesser crime was committed (factual prong).” Id. at 400 (citing Workman, 90 Wn.2d at 447-48 ).

236
State v. Berlingreen
wash · 1997 · cited in 17 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2000–2019
2 sentences

2019Ed. 2d 413 (1984). 8 State v. Redmond, 150 Wn.2d 489, 493 , 78 P.3d 1001 (2003). 9 90 Wn.2d 443, 447-48 , 584 P.2d 382 (1978); State v. Berlin, 133 Wn.2d 541, 545-46 , 947 P.2d 700 (1997). 18 State v. Walker, 136 Wn.2d 767, 771-72 , 966 P.2d 883 (1998). -4- No. 78004-2-1/ 5 But, here, we need not apply the Workman test because Downey does not establish that Workman's lesser-included-offense analysis applies to alternative means of the same offense as opposed to separate offenses.

2019Ed. 2d 413 (1984). 8 State v. Redmond, 150 Wn.2d 489, 493 , 78 P.3d 1001 (2003). 9 90 Wn.2d 443, 447-48 , 584 P.2d 382 (1978); State v. Berlin, 133 Wn.2d 541, 545-46 , 947 P.2d 700 (1997). 18 State v. Walker, 136 Wn.2d 767, 771-72 , 966 P.2d 883 (1998). -4- No. 78004-2-1/ 5 But, here, we need not apply the Workman test because Downey does not establish that Workman's lesser-included-offense analysis applies to alternative means of the same offense as opposed to separate offenses.

217
State v. Condongreen
wash · 2015 · cited in 11 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2016–2024
2 sentences

2024However, under the factual prong of the Workman analysis, the evidence must support an inference “that only the lesser offense was committed, to the exclusion of the greater, charged offense.” Condon, 182 Wn.2d at 316 .

2024However, under the factual prong of the Workman analysis, the evidence must support an inference “that only the lesser offense was committed, to the exclusion of the greater, charged offense.” Condon, 182 Wn.2d at 316 .

211
State v. Tamalinigreen
wash · 1998 · cited in 6 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2003–2018
2 sentences

2003Moreover, Tamalini, 134 Wn.2d at 729 , relied on State v. Davis, 121 Wn.2d 1, 6 , 846 P.2d 527 (1993), which, like State v. Curran, 116 Wn.2d 174 , 804 P.2d 558 (1991), and State v. Lucky, 128 Wn.2d 727 , 912 P.2d 483 (1996), was overruled in Berlin in favor of a return to the Workman standard.

2003Moreover, Tamalini relied on State v. Davis, 121 Wash.2d 1, 6 , 846 P.2d 527 (1993) ( 134 Wash.2d at 729 , 953 P.2d 450 ), which, like State v. Curran, 116 Wash.2d 174 , 804 P.2d 558 (1991), and State v. Lucky, 128 Wash.2d 727 , 912 P.2d 483 (1996), was overruled in Berlin in favor of a return to the Workman standard.

26
State v. Acklesgreen
wash · 1894 · cited in 5 Washington opinions naming this issue, 1997–2015
2 sentences

2015Berlin, 133 Wn.2d at 546 (citing State v. Ackles, 8 Wash. 462,464 , 36 P. 597 (1894)).

2015Berlin, 133 Wn.2d at 546 (citing State v. Ackles, 8 Wash. 462,464 , 36 P. 597 (1894)).

25
State v. Huyen Bich Nguyengreen
wash · 2008 · cited in 3 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2011–2019
2 sentences

2011See Nguyen, 165 Wn.2d at 435 (“[A]ll of the elements of RCW 46.61.504 (physical control while under the influence) fall within the elements of RCW 46.61.502 (DUI), thus satisfying the legal prong of the Workman test.”).

2011See Nguyen, 165 Wn.2d at 435 (“[A]ll of the elements of RCW 46.61.504 (physical control while under the influence) fall within the elements of RCW 46.61.502 (DUI), thus satisfying the legal prong of the Workman test.”).

23
State v. Fowlergreen
wash · 1990 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
22
State v. Smithgreen
washctapp · 2009 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
22
Beck v. Alabamagreen
scotus · 1980 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
22
State v. Fernandez-Medinagreen
wash · 2000 · cited in 20 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2009–2024
2 sentences

2021App. 56, 64 , 14 P.3d 884 (2000), and the Workman test is used to determine if a lesser included offense instruction is warranted, State v. Fernandez-Medina, 141 Wn.2d 448, 454 , 6 P.3d 1150 (2000) (citing Workman, 90 Wn.2d at 447-48 ). 15 Fernandez-Medina, 141 Wn.2d at 456 (quoting State v. Warden, 133 Wn.2d 559, 563 , 947 P.2d 708 (1997)). 16 Hahn, 174 Wn.2d at 129 (citing State v. Wilson, 125 Wn.2d 212, 218 , 883 P.2d 320 (1994)). 10 No. 80768-4-I/11 included offense of an attempted touching occurred,17 the trial court did not abuse its discretion by refusing to give the lesser included ins

2021App. 56, 64 , 14 P.3d 884 (2000), and the Workman test is used to determine if a lesser included offense instruction is warranted, State v. Fernandez-Medina, 141 Wn.2d 448, 454 , 6 P.3d 1150 (2000) (citing Workman, 90 Wn.2d at 447-48 ). 15 Fernandez-Medina, 141 Wn.2d at 456 (quoting State v. Warden, 133 Wn.2d 559, 563 , 947 P.2d 708 (1997)). 16 Hahn, 174 Wn.2d at 129 (citing State v. Wilson, 125 Wn.2d 212, 218 , 883 P.2d 320 (1994)). 10 No. 80768-4-I/11 included offense of an attempted touching occurred,17 the trial court did not abuse its discretion by refusing to give the lesser included ins

120
State v. Luckyred
wash · 1996 · cited in 9 Washington opinions naming this issue, 1999–2015
2 sentences

2015In Berlin we were asked to overrule our holding in State v. Lucky, 128 Wn.2d 727 , 912 P.2d 483 (1996), that the legal prong of the Workman test could not be met unless the elements of the lesser crime were included in every statutory alternative of the charged crime, regardless of whether any of the alternatives were actually charged.

2015In Berlin we were asked to overrule our holding in State v. Lucky, 128 Wn.2d 727 , 912 P.2d 483 (1996), that the legal prong of the Workman test could not be met unless the elements of the lesser crime were included in every statutory alternative of the charged crime, regardless of whether any of the alternatives were actually charged.

19
State v. Hendersongreen
wash · 2015 · cited in 8 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2016–2026
2 sentences

2026“The court typically ‘err[s] on the side of instructing juries on lesser included offenses.’” Id. (alteration in original) (quoting State v. Henderson, 182 Wn.2d 734, 736 , 344 P.3d 1207 (2015)) The State concedes that the legal prong of the Workman test was met here but argues that the factual prong was not.

2026“The court typically ‘err[s] on the side of instructing juries on lesser included offenses.’” Id. (alteration in original) (quoting State v. Henderson, 182 Wn.2d 734, 736 , 344 P.3d 1207 (2015)) The State concedes that the legal prong of the Workman test was met here but argues that the factual prong was not.

18
State v. Roybalgreen
wash · 1973 · cited in 5 Washington opinions naming this issue, 1984–1999
2 sentences

1985In State v. Roybal, 82 Wn.2d 577 , 512 P.2d 718 (1973), the pre- Workman rule was succinctly stated at page 583 as follows: A lesser included offense exists when all of the elements of the lesser offense are necessary elements of the greater offense.

1985In State v. Roybal, 82 Wn.2d 577 , 512 P.2d 718 (1973), the pre- Workman rule was succinctly stated at page 583 as follows: A lesser included offense exists when all of the elements of the lesser offense are necessary elements of the greater offense.

15
State v. Tamalinigreen
wash · 1998 · cited in 4 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2003–2018
2 sentences

2018State v. Tamalini, 134 Wn.2d 725, 732 , 953 P.2d 450 (1998).

2003Moreover, Tamalini relied on State v. Davis, 121 Wash.2d 1, 6 , 846 P.2d 527 (1993) ( 134 Wash.2d at 729 , 953 P.2d 450 ), which, like State v. Curran, 116 Wash.2d 174 , 804 P.2d 558 (1991), and State v. Lucky, 128 Wash.2d 727 , 912 P.2d 483 (1996), was overruled in Berlin in favor of a return to the Workman standard.

14
State v. Stevensgreen
wash · 2006 · cited in 3 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2019–2025
2 sentences

2019Relevant here is the second definition of assault, an unlawful touching with criminal intent,3 which “‘[u]nlike other forms of assault, . . . does not require proof of specific intent to cause apprehension or inflict substantial bodily harm.’” State v. Cardenas-Flores, 189 Wn.2d 243 , 266, 401 P.3d 19 (2017) (quoting Stevens, 158 Wn.2d at 314 (Madsen, J., dissenting)). “‘Instead, assault by actual battery 3 We do not decide whether fourth degree assault would meet the legal prong of the Workman test under either of the two remaining definitions because Headrick argues only that the evidence at

2019Relevant here is the second definition of assault, an unlawful touching with criminal intent,3 which “‘[u]nlike other forms of assault, . . . does not require proof of specific intent to cause apprehension or inflict substantial bodily harm.’” State v. Cardenas-Flores, 189 Wn.2d 243 , 266, 401 P.3d 19 (2017) (quoting Stevens, 158 Wn.2d at 314 (Madsen, J., dissenting)). “‘Instead, assault by actual battery 3 We do not decide whether fourth degree assault would meet the legal prong of the Workman test under either of the two remaining definitions because Headrick argues only that the evidence at

13
State v. Aumickgreen
wash · 1995 · cited in 3 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2006–2015
2 sentences

2015See Aumick, 126 Wn.2d at 426-27 .

2015See Aumick, 126 Wn.2d at 426-27 .

13
State v. Coryellgreen
wash · 2021 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2021–2023
12
State v. Bertrandgreen
wash · 2024 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
11
State v. Griergreen
wash · 2011 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (58)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Fernandez-Medina green
wash · 2000
2 sentences

2021App. 56, 64 , 14 P.3d 884 (2000), and the Workman test is used to determine if a lesser included offense instruction is warranted, State v. Fernandez-Medina, 141 Wn.2d 448, 454 , 6 P.3d 1150 (2000) (citing Workman, 90 Wn.2d at 447-48 ). 15 Fernandez-Medina, 141 Wn.2d at 456 (quoting State v. Warden, 133 Wn.2d 559, 563 , 947 P.2d 708 (1997)). 16 Hahn, 174 Wn.2d at 129 (citing State v. Wilson, 125 Wn.2d 212, 218 , 883 P.2d 320 (1994)). 10 No. 80768-4-I/11 included offense of an attempted touching occurred,17 the trial court did not abuse its discretion by refusing to give the lesser included ins

2021App. 56, 64 , 14 P.3d 884 (2000), and the Workman test is used to determine if a lesser included offense instruction is warranted, State v. Fernandez-Medina, 141 Wn.2d 448, 454 , 6 P.3d 1150 (2000) (citing Workman, 90 Wn.2d at 447-48 ). 15 Fernandez-Medina, 141 Wn.2d at 456 (quoting State v. Warden, 133 Wn.2d 559, 563 , 947 P.2d 708 (1997)). 16 Hahn, 174 Wn.2d at 129 (citing State v. Wilson, 125 Wn.2d 212, 218 , 883 P.2d 320 (1994)). 10 No. 80768-4-I/11 included offense of an attempted touching occurred,17 the trial court did not abuse its discretion by refusing to give the lesser included ins

162009–2024
State v. Lucky red
wash · 1996
2 sentences

2015In Berlin we were asked to overrule our holding in State v. Lucky, 128 Wn.2d 727 , 912 P.2d 483 (1996), that the legal prong of the Workman test could not be met unless the elements of the lesser crime were included in every statutory alternative of the charged crime, regardless of whether any of the alternatives were actually charged.

2015In Berlin we were asked to overrule our holding in State v. Lucky, 128 Wn.2d 727 , 912 P.2d 483 (1996), that the legal prong of the Workman test could not be met unless the elements of the lesser crime were included in every statutory alternative of the charged crime, regardless of whether any of the alternatives were actually charged.

91999–2015
State v. Davis green
wash · 1993
2 sentences

2003Moreover, Tamalini, 134 Wn.2d at 729 , relied on State v. Davis, 121 Wn.2d 1, 6 , 846 P.2d 527 (1993), which, like State v. Curran, 116 Wn.2d 174 , 804 P.2d 558 (1991), and State v. Lucky, 128 Wn.2d 727 , 912 P.2d 483 (1996), was overruled in Berlin in favor of a return to the Workman standard.

2003Moreover, Tamalini, 134 Wn.2d at 729 , relied on State v. Davis, 121 Wn.2d 1, 6 , 846 P.2d 527 (1993), which, like State v. Curran, 116 Wn.2d 174 , 804 P.2d 558 (1991), and State v. Lucky, 128 Wn.2d 727 , 912 P.2d 483 (1996), was overruled in Berlin in favor of a return to the Workman standard.

91995–2005
State v. Curran green
wash · 1991
2 sentences

2003Moreover, Tamalini, 134 Wn.2d at 729 , relied on State v. Davis, 121 Wn.2d 1, 6 , 846 P.2d 527 (1993), which, like State v. Curran, 116 Wn.2d 174 , 804 P.2d 558 (1991), and State v. Lucky, 128 Wn.2d 727 , 912 P.2d 483 (1996), was overruled in Berlin in favor of a return to the Workman standard.

2003Moreover, Tamalini, 134 Wn.2d at 729 , relied on State v. Davis, 121 Wn.2d 1, 6 , 846 P.2d 527 (1993), which, like State v. Curran, 116 Wn.2d 174 , 804 P.2d 558 (1991), and State v. Lucky, 128 Wn.2d 727 , 912 P.2d 483 (1996), was overruled in Berlin in favor of a return to the Workman standard.

81994–2003
State v. Laplant green
washctapp · 2010
2 sentences

2017Under the Workman test, a party is entitled to an inferior degree offense instruction if “(1) each of the elements of the lesser offense is a necessary element of the offense charged (legal prong) and (2) the evidence in the case supports an inference that only the lesser crime was committed (factual prong).” State v. LaPlant, 157 Wn.

2017Under the Workman test, a party is entitled to an inferior degree offense instruction if “(1) each of the elements of the lesser offense is a necessary element of the offense charged (legal prong) and (2) the evidence in the case supports an inference that only the lesser crime was committed (factual prong).” State v. LaPlant, 157 Wn.

62013–2021
State v. Porter green
wash · 2004
2 sentences

2019To determine whether the factual component of the Workman test is satisfied, we analyze whether the evidence “‘affirmatively establish{esj the defendant’s theory of the case—it is not enough that the jury might disbelieve the evidence pointing to guilt.” Porter, 150 Wn.2d at 737 (quoting Fernandez Medina, 141 Wn.2d at456).

2019To determine whether the factual component of the Workman test is satisfied, we analyze whether the evidence “‘affirmatively establish{esj the defendant’s theory of the case—it is not enough that the jury might disbelieve the evidence pointing to guilt.” Porter, 150 Wn.2d at 737 (quoting Fernandez Medina, 141 Wn.2d at456).

62006–2019
State v. Porter green
wash · 2004
2 sentences

2019State v. Porter, 150 Wn.2d 732, 736 , 82 P.3d 234 (2004). 7 No. 50918-1-II A defendant is entitled to a lesser included offense instruction if the two prongs of the Workman test are met. 90 Wn.2d at 447 .

2019State v. Porter, 150 Wn.2d 732, 736 , 82 P.3d 234 (2004). 7 No. 50918-1-II A defendant is entitled to a lesser included offense instruction if the two prongs of the Workman test are met. 90 Wn.2d at 447 .

52006–2019
State v. Foster green
wash · 1979
2 sentences

1979In State v. Foster, 91 Wn.2d 466 , 589 P.2d 789 (1979), there is a discussion from which it might be inferred that perhaps the Workman rule also applies to convictions under RCW 9A.36.010(1).

1979In State v. Foster, 91 Wn.2d 466 , 589 P.2d 789 (1979), there is a discussion from which it might be inferred that perhaps the Workman rule also applies to convictions under RCW 9A.36.010(1).

51979–1998
State v. Virginia Warden green
wash · 1997
2 sentences

2021App. 56, 64 , 14 P.3d 884 (2000), and the Workman test is used to determine if a lesser included offense instruction is warranted, State v. Fernandez-Medina, 141 Wn.2d 448, 454 , 6 P.3d 1150 (2000) (citing Workman, 90 Wn.2d at 447-48 ). 15 Fernandez-Medina, 141 Wn.2d at 456 (quoting State v. Warden, 133 Wn.2d 559, 563 , 947 P.2d 708 (1997)). 16 Hahn, 174 Wn.2d at 129 (citing State v. Wilson, 125 Wn.2d 212, 218 , 883 P.2d 320 (1994)). 10 No. 80768-4-I/11 included offense of an attempted touching occurred,17 the trial court did not abuse its discretion by refusing to give the lesser included ins

2021App. 56, 64 , 14 P.3d 884 (2000), and the Workman test is used to determine if a lesser included offense instruction is warranted, State v. Fernandez-Medina, 141 Wn.2d 448, 454 , 6 P.3d 1150 (2000) (citing Workman, 90 Wn.2d at 447-48 ). 15 Fernandez-Medina, 141 Wn.2d at 456 (quoting State v. Warden, 133 Wn.2d 559, 563 , 947 P.2d 708 (1997)). 16 Hahn, 174 Wn.2d at 129 (citing State v. Wilson, 125 Wn.2d 212, 218 , 883 P.2d 320 (1994)). 10 No. 80768-4-I/11 included offense of an attempted touching occurred,17 the trial court did not abuse its discretion by refusing to give the lesser included ins

42015–2021
State v. Walker green
wash · 1998
2 sentences

2019Ed. 2d 413 (1984). 8 State v. Redmond, 150 Wn.2d 489, 493 , 78 P.3d 1001 (2003). 9 90 Wn.2d 443, 447-48 , 584 P.2d 382 (1978); State v. Berlin, 133 Wn.2d 541, 545-46 , 947 P.2d 700 (1997). 18 State v. Walker, 136 Wn.2d 767, 771-72 , 966 P.2d 883 (1998). -4- No. 78004-2-1/ 5 But, here, we need not apply the Workman test because Downey does not establish that Workman's lesser-included-offense analysis applies to alternative means of the same offense as opposed to separate offenses.

2019Ed. 2d 413 (1984). 8 State v. Redmond, 150 Wn.2d 489, 493 , 78 P.3d 1001 (2003). 9 90 Wn.2d 443, 447-48 , 584 P.2d 382 (1978); State v. Berlin, 133 Wn.2d 541, 545-46 , 947 P.2d 700 (1997). 18 State v. Walker, 136 Wn.2d 767, 771-72 , 966 P.2d 883 (1998). -4- No. 78004-2-1/ 5 But, here, we need not apply the Workman test because Downey does not establish that Workman's lesser-included-offense analysis applies to alternative means of the same offense as opposed to separate offenses.

42015–2019
State v. Walker green
wash · 1998
2 sentences

2019Ed. 2d 413 (1984). 8 State v. Redmond, 150 Wn.2d 489, 493 , 78 P.3d 1001 (2003). 9 90 Wn.2d 443, 447-48 , 584 P.2d 382 (1978); State v. Berlin, 133 Wn.2d 541, 545-46 , 947 P.2d 700 (1997). 18 State v. Walker, 136 Wn.2d 767, 771-72 , 966 P.2d 883 (1998). -4- No. 78004-2-1/ 5 But, here, we need not apply the Workman test because Downey does not establish that Workman's lesser-included-offense analysis applies to alternative means of the same offense as opposed to separate offenses.

2019Ed. 2d 413 (1984). 8 State v. Redmond, 150 Wn.2d 489, 493 , 78 P.3d 1001 (2003). 9 90 Wn.2d 443, 447-48 , 584 P.2d 382 (1978); State v. Berlin, 133 Wn.2d 541, 545-46 , 947 P.2d 700 (1997). 18 State v. Walker, 136 Wn.2d 767, 771-72 , 966 P.2d 883 (1998). -4- No. 78004-2-1/ 5 But, here, we need not apply the Workman test because Downey does not establish that Workman's lesser-included-offense analysis applies to alternative means of the same offense as opposed to separate offenses.

42015–2019
State v. Frazier green
wash · 1983
2 sentences

2005See Tamalini, 134 Wn.2d at 729-30 (fails “legal prong” as “all of the elements of the lesser offenses were not necessary elements of the greater offense”); Berlin, 133 Wn.2d at 550 (reaffirming result reached in Davis, infra)', State v. Davis, 121 Wn.2d 1, 7 , 846 P.2d 527 (1993) (noting “the specific mental elements required to prove first and second degree manslaughter [do] not apply to felony murder”); 6 State v. Dennison, 115 Wn.2d 609, 627 , 801 P.2d 193 (1990) (fails the legal prong because “[t]he statutory definitions of first and second degree manslaughter require proof of specific men

2005See Tamalini, 134 Wn.2d at 729-30 (fails “legal prong” as “all of the elements of the lesser offenses were not necessary elements of the greater offense”); Berlin, 133 Wn.2d at 550 (reaffirming result reached in Davis, infra)', State v. Davis, 121 Wn.2d 1, 7 , 846 P.2d 527 (1993) (noting “the specific mental elements required to prove first and second degree manslaughter [do] not apply to felony murder”); 6 State v. Dennison, 115 Wn.2d 609, 627 , 801 P.2d 193 (1990) (fails the legal prong because “[t]he statutory definitions of first and second degree manslaughter require proof of specific men

41997–2005
State v. Karp green
washctapp · 1993
2 sentences

2014Under the Workman test' s factual prong, Durgeloh must show that the evidence support[ s] an inference that the lesser offense was committed instead of the greater offense." State v. Karp, 69 Wn.

2014Under the Workman test' s factual prong, Durgeloh must show that the evidence support[ s] an inference that the lesser offense was committed instead of the greater offense." State v. Karp, 69 Wn.

32011–2014
State v. Bishop green
wash · 1978
2 sentences

2014The court explained that under the legal prong “if it is possible to commit the greater offense without committing the lesser offense, the latter is not an included crime.” Harris, 121 Wn.2d at 320 (citing State v. Bishop, 90 Wn.2d 185, 191 , 580 P.2d 259 (1978)).

2014The court explained that under the legal prong “if it is possible to commit the greater offense without committing the lesser offense, the latter is not an included crime.” Harris, 121 Wn.2d at 320 (citing State v. Bishop, 90 Wn.2d 185, 191 , 580 P.2d 259 (1978)).

31999–2014
State v. Pittman green
washctapp · 2006
2 sentences

2009First, the record must demonstrate that Grier was entitled to manslaughter instructions under both the factual and legal prongs of the Workman test. 16 See Pittman, 134 Wn.

2009First, the record must demonstrate that Grier was entitled to manslaughter instructions under both the factual and legal prongs of the Workman test. 16 See Pittman, 134 Wn.

32009–2010
State v. Dennison green
wash · 1990
31999–2005
City of Seattle v. Wilkins green
washctapp · 1994
31995–1996
State v. Hall green
washctapp · 2000
22019–2021
State v. Nguyen green
wash · 2008
22012–2019
State v. Harris green
wash · 1993
22014–2014
State v. Pastrana green
washctapp · 1999
22014–2014
State v. Marshall green
washctapp · 1984
22011–2011
In re the Personal Restraint of Andress red
wash · 2002
22010–2010
State v. Lyon green
washctapp · 1999
22010–2010
State v. Pittman green
washctapp · 2006
22009–2010
State v. Ieremia green
washctapp · 1995
22009–2009
State v. Buzzell neutral
washctapp · 2009
22009–2009
State v. Baggett green
washctapp · 2000
22008–2008
State v. Gamble green
washctapp · 2003
22005–2005
State v. Daniels green
washctapp · 1990
21998–1998
State v. Reed green
washctapp · 2000
12026–2026
Francisco Moreno, Appellant/cr-respondent v. State Of Washington, Respondent/cr-appellant green
washctapp · 2020
12025–2025
State v. Moreno neutral
wash · 2021
12025–2025
State v. Stevens green
wash · 2006
12025–2025
State v. Wilson green
· 1994
12021–2021
State v. Warden green
wash · 1997
12021–2021
State v. Smith neutral
washctapp · 2003
12021–2021
State v. Henderson green
washctapp · 2014
12021–2021
State v. Hall green
washctapp · 2000
12021–2021
State v. Parker green
wash · 1984
12020–2020

Statutes the citing opinions construe

WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 10.61.006 (49) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 2.06.040 (33) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 9A.32.030 (29) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 9A.36.021 (28) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 9A.08.010 (24) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 9A.32.060 (24) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 10.61.003 (21) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 9A.32.050 (19) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 9.41.270 (16) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 9A.32.070 (16) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 9A.36.041 (16) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 9A.04.110 (14)

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 120 (1979–2026) MI 17 (2007–2026) TN 5 (1936–2003) OH 4 (1991–2015) VA 3 (2005–2013) CA 2 (2019–2019) KY 2 (2009–2020)

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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