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2008Although the trial judge endeavored to cure the error with an instruction to the jury, the impact of the instruction was, unfortunately, diluted by the trial judge's statement that "`we are playing with words here.'" Id. at 950 (quoting Report of Proceedings (Feb. 20, 2003) at 105).

2008Although the trial judge endeavored to cure the error with an instruction to the jury, the impact of the instruction was, unfortunately, diluted by the trial judge’s statement that “ ‘we are playing with words here.’ ” Id. at 41 (quoting Report of Proceedings (Feb. 20, 2003) at 105).

1998The Haga court concluded that denial of such an opportunity is not subject to harmless error analysis, citing United States v. Martinez, 883 F.2d 750, 770 (9th Cir. 1989) and Luce v. United States, 469 U.S. 38, 42 , 105 S.Ct. 460, 463 , 83 L.Ed.2d 443 (1984), for the proposition that it is difficult for an appellate court to analyze the impact of an error that causes a defendant not to testify.

1998The Haga court concluded that denial of such an opportunity is not subject to harmless error analysis, citing United States v. Martinez, 883 F.2d 750, 770 (9th Cir. 1989) and Luce v. United States, 469 U.S. 38, 42 , 105 S.Ct. 460, 463 , 83 L.Ed.2d 443 (1984), for the proposition that it is difficult for an appellate court to analyze the impact of an error that causes a defendant not to testify.

1997The court concluded: "The legislative determination that these uses are allowed by permit is tantamount to recognizing this phenomenon and, thus, the impact analysis should focus on the neighborhood as a whole and the welfare of all persons residing there." 284 Cal.Rptr. at 443 .

1997The court concluded: "The legislative determination that these uses are allowed by permit is tantamount to recognizing this phenomenon and, thus, the impact analysis should focus on the neighborhood as a whole and the welfare of all persons residing there.” 284 Cal. Rptr. at 443 .

2026In sum, we considered both the untainted evidence as well as the impact of the unconstitutionally admitted evidence, considered the probable impact of that unconstitutionally admitted evidence, concluded that the impact of that error was high, and reversed. 40 State v. Magana-Arevalo (Cristian A.), No. 103586-1 We did the same thing again in State v. Burke, 196 Wn.2d 712, 739 , 478 P.3d 1096 (2021).

2026In sum, we considered both the untainted evidence as well as the impact of the unconstitutionally admitted evidence, considered the probable impact of that unconstitutionally admitted evidence, concluded that the impact of that error was high, and reversed. 40 State v. Magana-Arevalo (Cristian A.), No. 103586-1 We did the same thing again in State v. Burke, 196 Wn.2d 712, 739 , 478 P.3d 1096 (2021).

2026Our decision in State v. A.M., 194 Wn.2d 33, 41-44 , 448 P.3d 35 (2019), follows the same pattern.

2026Our decision in State v. A.M., 194 Wn.2d 33, 41-44 , 448 P.3d 35 (2019), follows the same pattern.

2022To assess the impact of this error, we apply the test for constitutional error: “An error is harmless and not grounds for reversal if the appellate court is assured [by the State] beyond a reasonable doubt that the jury would have reached the same verdict without the error.” State v. Romero-Ochoa, 193 Wn.2d 341, 347 , 440 P.3d 994 (2019).

2022To assess the impact of this error, we apply the test for constitutional error: “An error is harmless and not grounds for reversal if the appellate court is assured [by the State] beyond a reasonable doubt that the jury would have reached the same verdict without the error.” State v. Romero-Ochoa, 193 Wn.2d 341, 347 , 440 P.3d 994 (2019).

2011See Rafay, 167 Wn.2d at 654 ; Edwards, 554 U.S. at 177 .

1993In particular, the Court directed its inquiry to the extent to which a warrant requirement would "frustrate the governmental purpose behind the search.'" 489 U.S. at 623 (quoting Camara v. Municipal Court, 387 U.S. 523, 533 , 18 L.Ed.2d 930 , 87 S.Ct. 1727 (1967)).

1993In particular, the Court directed its inquiry to the extent to which a warrant requirement would "frustrate the governmental purpose behind the search.'" 489 U.S. at 623 (quoting Camara v. Municipal Court, 387 U.S. 523, 533 , 18 L.

1993In particular, the Court directed its inquiry to the extent to which a warrant requirement would "frustrate the governmental purpose behind the search.'" 489 U.S. at 623 (quoting Camara v. Municipal Court, 387 U.S. 523, 533 , 18 L.Ed.2d 930 , 87 S.Ct. 1727 (1967)).

1993In particular, the Court directed its inquiry to the extent to which a warrant requirement would "frustrate the governmental purpose behind the search.'" 489 U.S. at 623 (quoting Camara v. Municipal Court, 387 U.S. 523, 533 , 18 L.Ed.2d 930 , 87 S.Ct. 1727 (1967)).

1976See, e.g., Kasey v. Suburban Gas Heat of Kennewick, Inc., 60 Wn.2d 468 , 374 P.2d 549 (1962); Zelinsky v. Chimics, 196 Pa. Super. 312 , 175 A.2d 351 (1961). 3.

1976See, e.g., Kasey v. Suburban Gas Heat of Kennewick, Inc., 60 Wn.2d 468 , 374 P.2d 549 (1962); Zelinsky v. Chimics, 196 Pa. Super. 312 , 175 A.2d 351 (1961). 3.

1969In Gronvold v. Whaley, 39 Wn.2d 710, 717 , 237 P.2d 1026 (1951), we outlined the effect of this provision of the statute as follows: The requirement is that the contract by its terms must not be performable within a year.

1969In Gronvold v. Whaley, 39 Wn.2d 710, 717 , 237 P.2d 1026 (1951), we outlined the effect of this provision of the statute as follows: The requirement is that the contract by its terms must not be performable within a year.

1968Later, in Gams v. Oberholtzer, 50 Wn.2d 174 , 310 P.2d 240 (1957) we considered the impact of a violation of the "title and registration act upon the vicarious liability of a registered owner who was, in fact, not the true owner.

1968Later, in Gams v. Oberholtzer, 50 Wn.2d 174 , 310 P.2d 240 (1957) we considered the impact of a violation of the "title and registration act upon the vicarious liability of a registered owner who was, in fact, not the true owner.