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diminished capacity defense in Washington

114 Washington opinions name it 2 courts 1981–2026 13 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 (20)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Atsbehagreen
wash · 2001 · cited in 36 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2001–2026
2 sentences

2026Legal principles A diminished capacity defense allows defendants to argue that they are not guilty based on “‘a mental disorder . . . [that] impaired [their] ability to form the culpable mental state to commit the crime charged.’” State v. Snider, 199 Wn.2d 435 , 438, 508 P.3d 1014 (2022) (alteration in original) (quoting State v. Atsbeha, 142 Wn.2d 904, 914 , 16 P.3d 626 (2001)).

2026Critically, that paragraph concludes with, “[t]herefore, I recommend that the [c]ourt consider this information in determining an outcome for Mr. Trinh’s case.” (Emphasis added.) 8 Ch. 9.94A RCW. 9 Wash. Ct. of Appeals oral arg., supra, at 2 min., 20 sec. - 10 - No. 86539-1-I/11 A. Diminished Capacity “To maintain a diminished capacity defense, a defendant must produce expert testimony demonstrating that a mental disorder, not amounting to insanity, impaired the defendant’s ability to form the culpable mental state to commit the crime charged.” State v. Atsbeha, 142 Wn.2d 904, 914 , 16 P.3d 62

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State v. Griffingreen
wash · 1983 · cited in 15 Washington opinions naming this issue, 1990–2018
2 sentences

2018The law requires some time, however long or short, in which a design to kill is deliberately formed. 9 Although the record available on direct appeal is not sufficient to show facts to support a diminished capacity defense, Chamberlain may obtain evidence that would support the defense and submit it in a personal restraint petition. 19 State v. Ellis, 136 Wn.2d 498, 521 , 963 P.2d 843 (1998). 11 State v. Griffin, 100 Wn.2d 417, 418-19 , 670 P.2d 265 (1983). 12 A person commits first degree murder when,"[w]ith a premeditated intent to cause the death of another person, he or she causes the deat

2018The law requires some time, however long or short, in which a design to kill is deliberately formed. 9 Although the record available on direct appeal is not sufficient to show facts to support a diminished capacity defense, Chamberlain may obtain evidence that would support the defense and submit it in a personal restraint petition. 19 State v. Ellis, 136 Wn.2d 498, 521 , 963 P.2d 843 (1998). 11 State v. Griffin, 100 Wn.2d 417, 418-19 , 670 P.2d 265 (1983). 12 A person commits first degree murder when,"[w]ith a premeditated intent to cause the death of another person, he or she causes the deat

415
State v. Cienfuegosgreen
wash · 2001 · cited in 14 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2010–2025
2 sentences

2025However, a failure to request a diminished capacity instruction “is not ineffective assistance of counsel per se.” Id. at 229 .

2018Ed. 2d 674 (1984). 34 Cienfuegos, 144 Wn.2d at 229 . 35 Id. 10 No. 75700-8-1/11 any alleged mental impairment.36 "The diminished capacity instruction would have highlighted that fact and should have been given, but even without it defense counsel was able to argue his theory of the case."31 Here, the trial court provided this instruction on voluntary intoxication: No act committed by a person while in a state of voluntary intoxication is less criminal by reason of that condition.

414
State v. Thomasgreen
wash · 1987 · cited in 11 Washington opinions naming this issue, 1991–2019
2 sentences

2018State v. Grier, 171 Wn.2d 17, 32-33 , 246 P.3d 1260 (2011)(quoting State 26 v. Thomas, 109 Wn.2d 222, 225-26 , 743 P.2d 816 (1987)). 7 No. 75870-5-1/8 be characterized as legitimate trial strategy or tactics, performance is not deficient.'"27 The failure of defense counsel to present a diminished capacity defense satisfies both prongs when the facts support such a defense.28 "A diminished capacity defense requires evidence of a mental condition, which prevents the defendant from forming the requisite intent necessary to commit the crime charged."29 Here, during sentencing for the December 17 a

2018State v. Grier, 171 Wn.2d 17, 32-33 , 246 P.3d 1260 (2011)(quoting State 26 v. Thomas, 109 Wn.2d 222, 225-26 , 743 P.2d 816 (1987)). 7 No. 75870-5-1/8 be characterized as legitimate trial strategy or tactics, performance is not deficient.'"27 The failure of defense counsel to present a diminished capacity defense satisfies both prongs when the facts support such a defense.28 "A diminished capacity defense requires evidence of a mental condition, which prevents the defendant from forming the requisite intent necessary to commit the crime charged."29 Here, during sentencing for the December 17 a

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State v. Stumpfgreen
washctapp · 1992 · cited in 10 Washington opinions naming this issue, 1992–2021
2 sentences

2018App. 522, 526 , 827 P.2d 294 (1992). 7 No. 35268-4-III State v. Tally Mr. Tally faults his trial attorney for not pursuing a diminished capacity defense.

2018App. 522, 528 , 827 P.2d 294 (1992)("To support a diminished capacity instruction, there must not only be substantial evidence of the mental disorder, but the evidence must also explain the connection between the disorder and the diminution of capacity." (citing Griffin, 100 Wn.2d at 418-19 ; State v. Edmon, 28 Wn.

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State v. Hutchinsongreen
wash · 1989 · cited in 6 Washington opinions naming this issue, 1991–2002
2 sentences

2002On September 26, 1988, about four months before trial, we issued a brief order stating: “The trial court’s . . . order requiring that Mr. Hutchinson submit to an examination by a State’s expert is affirmed, but neither the interposing of a diminished capacity defense by Mr. Hutchinson nor his submission to this examination shall be deemed to waive his constitutional right against self-incrimination.” State v. Hutchinson, 111 Wn.2d 872, 874 , 766 P.2d 447 (1989) (Hutchinson I) (quoting court order).

2002In our order of September 26, 1988, we stated as follows: “The trial court’s May 25, 1988 order requiring that Mr. Hutchinson submit to an examination by a State’s expert is affirmed, but neither the interposing of a diminished capacity defense by Mr. Hutchinson nor his submission to this examination shall be deemed to waive his constitutional right against self-incrimination [.] ” Hutchinson I, 111 Wn.2d at 874 (emphasis added).

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State v. Turnergreen
wash · 2001 · cited in 5 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2007–2016
2 sentences

2016In State v. Turner, 143 Wn.2d 715, 730 , 23 P.3d 499 (2001), our Supreme Court rejected a defendant’s argument that his attorney’s failure to present expert testimony in support of a diminished capacity defense denied him the effective assistance of counsel.

2014The State rests this contention on State v. Turner, 143 Wn.2d 715, 730 , 23 P.3d 499 (2001), in which our Supreme Court rejected a defendant’s argument that his attorney’s failure to present expert testimony in support of a diminished capacity defense denied him the effective assistance of counsel.

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State v. Turnergreen
wash · 2001 · cited in 5 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2007–2016
2 sentences

2016In State v. Turner, 143 Wn.2d 715, 730 , 23 P.3d 499 (2001), our Supreme Court rejected a defendant’s argument that his attorney’s failure to present expert testimony in support of a diminished capacity defense denied him the effective assistance of counsel.

2014The State rests this contention on State v. Turner, 143 Wn.2d 715, 730 , 23 P.3d 499 (2001), in which our Supreme Court rejected a defendant’s argument that his attorney’s failure to present expert testimony in support of a diminished capacity defense denied him the effective assistance of counsel.

25
State v. Clarkgreen
wash · 2017 · cited in 4 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2017–2022
2 sentences

2018A diminished capacity defense "allows a defendant to undermine a specific element of the offense, a culpable mental state, by showing that a given mental disorder had a specific effect by which his ability to entertain that mental state was diminished." State v. Clark, 187 Wn.2d 641, 650 , 389 P.3d 462 (2017).

2018A diminished capacity defense "allows a defendant to undermine a specific element of the offense, a culpable mental state, by showing that a given mental disorder had a specific effect by which his ability to entertain that mental state was diminished." State v. Clark, 187 Wn.2d 641, 650 , 389 P.3d 462 (2017).

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State v. Hutchinsongreen
wash · 1998 · cited in 3 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2004–2021
2 sentences

2004In Hutchinson II, the trial court excluded defense expert testimony supporting the defendant’s diminished capacity claim because the defendant repeatedly refused to submit to a court ordered mental health examination. 135 Wn.2d at 872, 876 .

2004In Hutchinson II , the trial court excluded defense expert testimony supporting the defendant's diminished capacity claim because the defendant repeatedly refused to submit to a court ordered mental health examination. 135 Wash.2d at 872, 876 , 959 P.2d 1061 .

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State v. McFarlandgreen
wash · 1995 · cited in 3 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2007–2014
2 sentences

2007See McFarland, 127 Wash.2d at 337 , 899 P.2d 1251 ; see also State v. Turner, 143 Wash.2d 715, 730 , 23 P.3d 499 (2001) (defendant failed to show that counsel's performance was deficient for failing to present expert testimony on a diminished capacity defense where it could not be determined from the record that any expert would have testified the defendant lacked the specific intent to commit the crime with which he was charged).

2007See McFarland, 127 Wn.2d at 337 ; see also State v. Turner, 143 Wn.2d 715, 730 , 23 P.3d 499 (2001) (defendant failed to show that counsel’s performance was deficient for failing to present expert testimony on a diminished capacity defense where it could not be determined from the record that any expert would have testified the defendant lacked the specific intent to commit the crime with which he was charged).

23
State v. Thamertgreen
washctapp · 1986 · cited in 3 Washington opinions naming this issue, 1991–2012
2 sentences

2012See State v. Thamert, 45 Wn.

1991App. 143 , 723 P.2d 1204 , review denied, 107 Wn.2d 1014 (1986); intoxication, State v. Thomas, 109 Wn.2d 222 , 743 P.2d 816 (1987); State v. Hutchinson, 111 Wn.2d 872, 880, 882 , 766 P.2d 447 (1989); and anxiety and depression, State v. Edmon, supra. The superficial treatment of diminished capacity in both parties' briefs does not discuss or address the extension of the diminished capacity defense to the culpability levels of recklessness, RCW 9A.08.010(l)(c), or criminal negligence, RCW 9A.08.010(l)(d), and no cases found have done so.

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In re the Personal Restraint of Cracegreen
wash · 2012 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
2 sentences

2020See Crace, 174 Wn.2d at 840 .

2020See Crace, 174 Wn.2d at 840 .

22
Fred Berre Douglas v. Jeanne S. Woodford, Warden, of Rswl California State Prison at San Quentingreen
ca9 · 2003 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
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State v. Wilcoxgreen
ohio · 1982 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
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State v. Cienfuegosgreen
wash · 2001 · cited in 8 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2010–2025
2 sentences

2015Ed. 2d 279 (2002))); State v. Cienfuegos, 144 Wn.2d 222, 228-29 , 25 P.3d 1011 (2001) (declining to hold that trial counsel’s failure to request a diminished capacity instruction was ineffective per se because “[t]he question of whether counsel’s performance was ineffective is generally not amenable to per se rules, but requires a case by case basis analysis”).

2015Ed. 2d 279 (2002))); State v. Cienfuegos, 144 Wn.2d 222, 228-29 , 25 P.3d 1011 (2001) (declining to hold that trial counsel's failure to request a diminished capacity instruction was ineffective per se because "[t]he question of whether counsel's performance was ineffective is generally not amenable to per se rules, but requires a case by case basis analysis"). 18 State v. Carson .(David), No. 90308-5 683, 694-95, 94 P.3d 994 (2004 ), as when there is (1) a complete denial of the assistance of counsel, (2) the State's interference with counsel's assistance, or (3) an actual conflict of interes

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State v. Virginia Wardengreen
wash · 1997 · cited in 6 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2003–2018
2 sentences

2018And although Warden, 133 Wn.2d 559 , involved a diminished capacity defense instead ofa voluntary intoxication instruction, its reasoning supports Schierman's argument in this case.^^ In that case, the defendant "disguised herself as a delivery person and The State argues that Warden is inapposite because in that case, the defense presented expert testimony that posttraumatic stress disorder diminished the defendant's capacity for intent.

2018And although Warden , 133 Wash.2d 559 , 947 P.2d 708 , involved a diminished capacity defense instead of a voluntary intoxication instruction, its reasoning supports Schierman's argument in this case. 27 In that case, the defendant "disguised herself as a delivery person and gained entry into [the victim's] residence," demanded money, broke a mason jar over the victim's head, and then stabbed the victim to death with a butcher knife she found in a kitchen drawer. 28 A defense expert testified that Warden suffered from PTSD (posttraumatic stress disorder ) resulting in dissociative episodes, an

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State v. Wardengreen
wash · 1997 · cited in 5 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2003–2018
2 sentences

2018And although Warden , 133 Wash.2d 559 , 947 P.2d 708 , involved a diminished capacity defense instead of a voluntary intoxication instruction, its reasoning supports Schierman's argument in this case. 27 In that case, the defendant "disguised herself as a delivery person and gained entry into [the victim's] residence," demanded money, broke a mason jar over the victim's head, and then stabbed the victim to death with a butcher knife she found in a kitchen drawer. 28 A defense expert testified that Warden suffered from PTSD (posttraumatic stress disorder ) resulting in dissociative episodes, an

2015And although Warden, 133 Wash.2d 559 , 947 P.2d 708 , involved a diminished capacity defense instead of a voluntary intoxication instruction, its reasoning supports Schierman's argument in this case. 27 In that case, the defendant "disguised herself as a delivery person and gained entry into [the victim's] residence," demanded money, broke a mason jar over the victim's head, and then stabbed the victim to death with a butcher knife she found in a kitchen drawer. 28 A defense expert testified that Warden suffered from PTSD (posttraumatic stress disorder ) resulting in dissociative episodes, and

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State v. Iniguezgreen
wash · 2009 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
11
In Re The Detention Of Richard Hatfieldgreen
washctapp · 2015 · 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 (60)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Atsbeha green
wash · 2001
2 sentences

2026Legal principles A diminished capacity defense allows defendants to argue that they are not guilty based on “‘a mental disorder . . . [that] impaired [their] ability to form the culpable mental state to commit the crime charged.’” State v. Snider, 199 Wn.2d 435 , 438, 508 P.3d 1014 (2022) (alteration in original) (quoting State v. Atsbeha, 142 Wn.2d 904, 914 , 16 P.3d 626 (2001)).

2026Critically, that paragraph concludes with, “[t]herefore, I recommend that the [c]ourt consider this information in determining an outcome for Mr. Trinh’s case.” (Emphasis added.) 8 Ch. 9.94A RCW. 9 Wash. Ct. of Appeals oral arg., supra, at 2 min., 20 sec. - 10 - No. 86539-1-I/11 A. Diminished Capacity “To maintain a diminished capacity defense, a defendant must produce expert testimony demonstrating that a mental disorder, not amounting to insanity, impaired the defendant’s ability to form the culpable mental state to commit the crime charged.” State v. Atsbeha, 142 Wn.2d 904, 914 , 16 P.3d 62

282001–2026
State v. Tilton green
wash · 2003
2 sentences

2026In briefing, Trinh quotes State v. Tilton, 149 Wn.2d 775, 784 , 72 P.3d 735 (2003), in his assertion that our State “Supreme Court has held ‘[f]ailure of defense counsel to present a diminished capacity defense where the facts support such a defense has been held to satisfy both prongs of the Strickland test.’” (Alteration in original.) He also offers State v. Fedoruk, 184 Wn.

2026Trinh is correct that Tilton holds “[f]ailure of defense counsel to present a diminished capacity defense where the facts support such a defense has been held to satisfy both prongs of the Strickland test.” 149 Wn.2d at 784 .

102010–2026
State v. Tilton green
wash · 2003
2 sentences

2026In briefing, Trinh quotes State v. Tilton, 149 Wn.2d 775, 784 , 72 P.3d 735 (2003), in his assertion that our State “Supreme Court has held ‘[f]ailure of defense counsel to present a diminished capacity defense where the facts support such a defense has been held to satisfy both prongs of the Strickland test.’” (Alteration in original.) He also offers State v. Fedoruk, 184 Wn.

2020A. Diminished Capacity Defense “A diminished capacity defense requires evidence of a mental condition [that] prevents the defendant from forming the requisite [mental state] necessary to commit the crime charged.” State v. Tilton, 149 Wn.2d 775, 784 , 72 P.3d 735 (2003); State v. Atsbeha, 142 Wn.2d 904, 914 , 16 P.3d 626 (2001).

102010–2026
State v. Ferrick green
wash · 1973
2 sentences

2017The majority is correct that in order to assert a diminished capacity defense, a defendant must meet two threshold criteria: ( 1) the defendant must present "substantial evidence of such a condition" and (2) "the evidence must logically and reasonably connect the defendant's alleged mental condition with the asserted inability to form the required specific intent to commit the crime charged." Ferrick, 81 Wn.2d at 944 - 45); State v. Griffin, 100 Wn.2d 417,419 , 670 P.2d 265 (1983).

2017The majority is correct that in order to assert a diminished capacity defense, a defendant must meet two threshold criteria: (1) the defendant must present “substantial evidence of such a condition” and (2) “the evidence must logically and reasonably connect the defendant’s alleged mental condition with the asserted inability to form the required specific intent to commit the crime charged.” Ferrick, 81 Wn.2d at 944-45 ; State v. Griffin, 100 Wn.2d 417, 419 , 670 P.2d 265 (1983). ¶43 If Clark had offered Dr. Oneal’s testimony as evidence that he lacked the capacity or ability to act intentiona

72001–2017
State v. Ellis green
wash · 1998
2 sentences

2021Evidentiary principles with respect to diminished capacity “To maintain a diminished capacity defense, a defendant must produce expert testimony demonstrating that a mental disorder, not amounting to insanity, impaired the defendant’s ability to form the specific intent to commit the crime charged.” State v. Ellis, 136 Wn.2d 498, 521 , 963 P.2d 843 (1998).

2021Evidentiary principles with respect to diminished capacity “To maintain a diminished capacity defense, a defendant must produce expert testimony demonstrating that a mental disorder, not amounting to insanity, impaired the defendant’s ability to form the specific intent to commit the crime charged.” State v. Ellis, 136 Wn.2d 498, 521 , 963 P.2d 843 (1998).

52001–2021
State v. Ellis green
wash · 1998
2 sentences

2021Evidentiary principles with respect to diminished capacity “To maintain a diminished capacity defense, a defendant must produce expert testimony demonstrating that a mental disorder, not amounting to insanity, impaired the defendant’s ability to form the specific intent to commit the crime charged.” State v. Ellis, 136 Wn.2d 498, 521 , 963 P.2d 843 (1998).

2021There, the Supreme Court concluded that the trial court abused its discretion in excluding expert testimony to support a diminished capacity defense. 136 Wn.2d at 523 .

52001–2021
State v. Edmon green
washctapp · 1981
2 sentences

2018App. 98, 105 , 621 P.2d 1310 (1981). 24 Id. 25 State v. Furman, 122 Wn.2d 440, 454 , 858 P.2d 1092 (1993). 7 No. 75700-8-1/8 sufficient to allow the defendant to argue his theory of the case when the diminished capacity claim is based on voluntary intoxication.26 This court reviews for abuse of discretion a trial court's refusal to give jury instructions based on a factual question." Here, Dr. Steven Johansen testified about Bains's diagnosed mental disorders and substance usage.

2018App. 522, 528 , 827 P.2d 294 (1992)("To support a diminished capacity instruction, there must not only be substantial evidence of the mental disorder, but the evidence must also explain the connection between the disorder and the diminution of capacity." (citing Griffin, 100 Wn.2d at 418-19 ; State v. Edmon, 28 Wn.

41992–2018
State v. Burr green
nj · 2008
2 sentences

2015Clark has not offered any Washington authority for his argument that the evidence is relevant absent a diminished capacity defense. " Where no authorities are cited in support of a proposition, the court is not required to search out authorities, but may assume that counsel, after diligent search, has found none." DeHeer v. Seattle Post -Intelligencer, 60 Wn.2d 122, 126 , 372 P. 2d 193 ( 1962). 8 No. 45103 -4 -II Clark cites State v. Burr, 195 N.J. 119 , 948 A.2d 627 ( 2008), as support for the proposition that evidence of mental defect is properly admitted to help the jury assess the defendan

2015Clark has not offered any Washington authority for his argument that the evidence is relevant absent a diminished capacity defense. " Where no authorities are cited in support of a proposition, the court is not required to search out authorities, but may assume that counsel, after diligent search, has found none." DeHeer v. Seattle Post -Intelligencer, 60 Wn.2d 122, 126 , 372 P. 2d 193 ( 1962). 8 No. 45103 -4 -II Clark cites State v. Burr, 195 N.J. 119 , 948 A.2d 627 ( 2008), as support for the proposition that evidence of mental defect is properly admitted to help the jury assess the defendan

42015–2017
State v. Thomas green
washctapp · 2004
2 sentences

2018For a diminished capacity defense, “expert testimony must establish that a ‘mental disorder, not amounting to insanity, impaired the defendant’s ability to form the culpable mental state to commit the crime charged.’ ” Thomas, 123 Wn.

2015In Thomas, we addressed when expert testimony supporting a diminished capacity defense is admissible in a first degree assault case. 123 Wn.

32015–2018
Strickland v. Washington green
scotus · 1984
2 sentences

2015See id.; Strickland, 466 U.S. at 692 ; In re Pers.

2001Thus, counsel provided ineffective assistance under the test set forth in Strickland v. Washington, 466 U.S. 668 , 104 S. Ct. 2052 , 80 L.

32001–2015
State v. Fedoruk green
washctapp · 2014
2 sentences

2026In briefing, Trinh quotes State v. Tilton, 149 Wn.2d 775, 784 , 72 P.3d 735 (2003), in his assertion that our State “Supreme Court has held ‘[f]ailure of defense counsel to present a diminished capacity defense where the facts support such a defense has been held to satisfy both prongs of the Strickland test.’” (Alteration in original.) He also offers State v. Fedoruk, 184 Wn.

2016Because we grant this petition based on ineffective assistance of counsel for failing to pursue a diminished capacity defense, we do not address these arguments. 6 No. 47733-5-II This court’s opinion in State v. Fedoruk, 184 Wn.

22016–2026
State v. Hutchinson green
wash · 1998
2 sentences

2021App. at 797-99 . 54 135 Wn.2d 863 , 959 P.2d 1061 (1998), abrogated in part on other grounds, State v. Jackson, 195 Wn.2d 841, 856 , 467 P.3d 97 (2020). 55 Appellant’s Br. at 14-15. 56 Hutchinson, 135 Wn.2d at 880 . 16 No. 78071-9-I/17 the rule,”57 including suppressing evidence.58 But because suppressing a defense witness’s expert testimony implicated the defendant’s Sixth Amendment right to compulsory process,59 the court explained excluding evidence is “an extraordinary remedy” that “should be applied narrowly” only after a court considers four factors.60 Such concerns are not present becau

2004In Hutchinson II , the trial court excluded defense expert testimony supporting the defendant's diminished capacity claim because the defendant repeatedly refused to submit to a court ordered mental health examination. 135 Wash.2d at 872, 876 , 959 P.2d 1061 .

22004–2021
State v. Furman green
wash · 1993
2 sentences

2018App. 98, 105 , 621 P.2d 1310 (1981). 24 Id. 25 State v. Furman, 122 Wn.2d 440, 454 , 858 P.2d 1092 (1993). 7 No. 75700-8-1/8 sufficient to allow the defendant to argue his theory of the case when the diminished capacity claim is based on voluntary intoxication.26 This court reviews for abuse of discretion a trial court's refusal to give jury instructions based on a factual question." Here, Dr. Steven Johansen testified about Bains's diagnosed mental disorders and substance usage.

2018App. 98, 105 , 621 P.2d 1310 (1981). 24 Id. 25 State v. Furman, 122 Wn.2d 440, 454 , 858 P.2d 1092 (1993). 7 No. 75700-8-1/8 sufficient to allow the defendant to argue his theory of the case when the diminished capacity claim is based on voluntary intoxication.26 This court reviews for abuse of discretion a trial court's refusal to give jury instructions based on a factual question." Here, Dr. Steven Johansen testified about Bains's diagnosed mental disorders and substance usage.

22017–2018
State v. Rice green
wash · 1984
2 sentences

2018App. 529, 540 , 277 P.3d 74 (2012) (citing State v. Rice, 102 Wn.2d 120, 125 , 683 P.2d 199 (1984)). 3 The pattern jury instruction on diminished capacity states: Evidence of mental illness or disorder may be taken into consideration in determining whether the defendant had the capacity to form (fill in requisite mental state). 11 WASHINGTON PRACTICE: WASHINGTON PATTERN JURY INSTRUCTIONS: CRIMINAL 18.20, at 302 (4th ed. 2016). 11 No. 34783-4-III In re Personal Restraint of Fultz As to the second and third requirements for a diminished capacity defense, “It is not enough that a defendant may be

2018App. 529, 540 , 277 P.3d 74 (2012) (citing State v. Rice, 102 Wn.2d 120, 125 , 683 P.2d 199 (1984)). 3 The pattern jury instruction on diminished capacity states: Evidence of mental illness or disorder may be taken into consideration in determining whether the defendant had the capacity to form (fill in requisite mental state). 11 WASHINGTON PRACTICE: WASHINGTON PATTERN JURY INSTRUCTIONS: CRIMINAL 18.20, at 302 (4th ed. 2016). 11 No. 34783-4-III In re Personal Restraint of Fultz As to the second and third requirements for a diminished capacity defense, “It is not enough that a defendant may be

21992–2018
State v. Harper green
washctapp · 1992
22016–2017
State v. Greene green
wash · 1999
22017–2017
State v. Greene green
wash · 1999
22017–2017
State v. James green
washctapp · 1987
22010–2010
State v. Taylor green
wash · 1974
22009–2009
State v. King green
washctapp · 1979
21981–2002
Matter of Personal Restraint of Lord green
wash · 1994
21998–1998
People v. Saille green
cal · 1991
21998–1998
State v. White green
wash · 1962
21998–1998
State v. Brewton green
washctapp · 1987
21998–1998
State v. Eakins green
wash · 1995
21998–1998
State v. Hutchinson green
washctapp · 1997
21998–1998
State v. Nuss green
washctapp · 1988
21998–1998
State v. Carneh green
wash · 2004
12026–2026
State v. Carneh green
wash · 2004
12026–2026
State v. Lord green
wash · 1992
12025–2025
Matter of Personal Restraint of Rice green
wash · 1992
12023–2023
State v. Jackson green
wash · 2020
12021–2021
State v. Barry green
washctapp · 2014
12021–2021
State v. Ollivier green
wash · 2013
12020–2020
State v. Whitfield neutral
washctapp · 2000
12020–2020
State v. Gough green
washctapp · 1989
12019–2019
State v. Carter green
washctapp · 1971
12019–2019
State v. Kyllo green
wash · 2009
12018–2018
State v. Grier green
wash · 2011
12018–2018
State v. Condon green
wash · 2015
12018–2018

Statutes the citing opinions construe

WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 2.06.040 (37) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 9.94A.535 (14) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 9A.32.030 (14) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 9A.08.010 (13) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 9A.36.011 (9) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 10.95.020 (8) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 9A.36.031 (8) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 9.94A.589 (7) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 9A.12.010 (7) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 9A.36.021 (7) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 36.18.020 (6) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 10.95.030 (5)

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