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13 Washington opinions name it 2 courts 1941–2025 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 (1)

CaseFollowedCited
United States v. John M. Logan (99-6176) Alan Michael Laws(99-6198)green
ca6 · 2001 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
2 sentences

2005See Logan, 250 F.3d at 367 ; Prewitt, 34 F.3d at 439 ; Baker, 926 F.2d at 180 ; Mayes, 887 P.2d at 1309 . ¶ 21 However, O'Connor points to the last sentence of the rule, which provides, in part, that ER 408 does not require exclusion of evidence when the evidence is offered for another purpose such as "proving an effort to obstruct a criminal investigation or prosecution." ER 408.

2005See Logan, 250 F.3d at 367 ; Prewitt, 34 F.3d at 439 ; Baker, 926 F.2d at 180 ; Mayes, 887 P.2d at 1309 . ¶21 However, O’Connor points to the last sentence of the rule, which provides, in part, that ER 408 does not require exclusion of evidence when the evidence is offered for another purpose such as “proving an effort to obstruct a criminal investigation or prosecution.” ER 408.

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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 (16)

CaseCitedYears
Cage v. Louisiana yellow
scotus · 1990
2 sentences

2006WPIC 4.01 A cmt. at 24-25 (Supp. 1998). ¶12 Asking us to reject Castle , Bennett argues that (1) the “real possibility” language in the last sentence of the instruction is equivalent to the “substantial doubt” language the United States Supreme Court rejected in Cage v. Louisiana, 498 U.S. 39, 41 , 111 S. Ct. 328 , 112 L.

2006WPIC 4.01 A cmt. at 24-25 (Supp. 1998). ¶12 Asking us to reject Castle , Bennett argues that (1) the “real possibility” language in the last sentence of the instruction is equivalent to the “substantial doubt” language the United States Supreme Court rejected in Cage v. Louisiana, 498 U.S. 39, 41 , 111 S. Ct. 328 , 112 L.

22006–2006
Estelle v. McGuire green
scotus · 1991
2 sentences

2006WPIC, § 4.01A cmt. at 24-25 (Supp.1998). ¶ 12 Asking us to reject Castle , Bennett argues that (1) the "real possibility" language in the last sentence of the instruction is equivalent to the "substantial doubt" language the United States Supreme Court rejected in Cage v. Louisiana, 498 U.S. 39, 41 , 111 S.Ct. 328 , 112 L.Ed.2d 339 (1990), overruled in part by Estelle v. McGuire, 502 U.S. 62, 72 , 112 S.Ct. 475 , 116 L.Ed.2d 385 (1991) (rejecting the standard applied in Cage ) [3] ; and (2) the following language compounds the problem because the phrase "possible doubt" is not defined and the

2006WPIC, § 4.01A cmt. at 24-25 (Supp.1998). ¶ 12 Asking us to reject Castle , Bennett argues that (1) the "real possibility" language in the last sentence of the instruction is equivalent to the "substantial doubt" language the United States Supreme Court rejected in Cage v. Louisiana, 498 U.S. 39, 41 , 111 S.Ct. 328 , 112 L.Ed.2d 339 (1990), overruled in part by Estelle v. McGuire, 502 U.S. 62, 72 , 112 S.Ct. 475 , 116 L.Ed.2d 385 (1991) (rejecting the standard applied in Cage ) [3] ; and (2) the following language compounds the problem because the phrase "possible doubt" is not defined and the

22006–2006
United States v. Albert Baker and Paul Mazzilli, Paul Mazzilli green
ca2 · 1991
2 sentences

2005See Logan, 250 F.3d at 367 ; Prewitt, 34 F.3d at 439 ; Baker, 926 F.2d at 180 ; Mayes, 887 P.2d at 1309 . ¶ 21 However, O'Connor points to the last sentence of the rule, which provides, in part, that ER 408 does not require exclusion of evidence when the evidence is offered for another purpose such as "proving an effort to obstruct a criminal investigation or prosecution." ER 408.

2005See Logan, 250 F.3d at 367 ; Prewitt, 34 F.3d at 439 ; Baker, 926 F.2d at 180 ; Mayes, 887 P.2d at 1309 . ¶21 However, O’Connor points to the last sentence of the rule, which provides, in part, that ER 408 does not require exclusion of evidence when the evidence is offered for another purpose such as “proving an effort to obstruct a criminal investigation or prosecution.” ER 408.

22005–2005
Mayes v. State green
oklacrimapp · 1994
2 sentences

2005See Logan, 250 F.3d at 367 ; Prewitt, 34 F.3d at 439 ; Baker, 926 F.2d at 180 ; Mayes, 887 P.2d at 1309 . ¶ 21 However, O'Connor points to the last sentence of the rule, which provides, in part, that ER 408 does not require exclusion of evidence when the evidence is offered for another purpose such as "proving an effort to obstruct a criminal investigation or prosecution." ER 408.

2005See Logan, 250 F.3d at 367 ; Prewitt, 34 F.3d at 439 ; Baker, 926 F.2d at 180 ; Mayes, 887 P.2d at 1309 . ¶21 However, O’Connor points to the last sentence of the rule, which provides, in part, that ER 408 does not require exclusion of evidence when the evidence is offered for another purpose such as “proving an effort to obstruct a criminal investigation or prosecution.” ER 408.

22005–2005
United States v. Jack R. Prewitt and Joseph v. Smillie green
ca7 · 1994
2 sentences

2005See Logan, 250 F.3d at 367 ; Prewitt, 34 F.3d at 439 ; Baker, 926 F.2d at 180 ; Mayes, 887 P.2d at 1309 . ¶ 21 However, O'Connor points to the last sentence of the rule, which provides, in part, that ER 408 does not require exclusion of evidence when the evidence is offered for another purpose such as "proving an effort to obstruct a criminal investigation or prosecution." ER 408.

2005See Logan, 250 F.3d at 367 ; Prewitt, 34 F.3d at 439 ; Baker, 926 F.2d at 180 ; Mayes, 887 P.2d at 1309 . ¶21 However, O’Connor points to the last sentence of the rule, which provides, in part, that ER 408 does not require exclusion of evidence when the evidence is offered for another purpose such as “proving an effort to obstruct a criminal investigation or prosecution.” ER 408.

22005–2005
State v. Goble green
washctapp · 2006
1 sentence

2025App. 194 , 126 P.3d 821 (2005), Mr. Johnson argues the last sentence of instruction 18 allowed jurors to conclude he had the requisite knowledge to find him guilty of trafficking in stolen property if they found he merely “intentionally” conveyed the snowplow.

12025–2025
State v. Craig green
wash · 1973
2 sentences

2013The language about "same transaction" in the last sentence of instruction 9 comes from a discussion of the proof requirements for robbery stated in State v. Coe. 34 Wn.2d 336 , 208 P.2d 863 (1949), and quoted in State v. Craig. 82 Wn.2d 777 , 514 P.2d 151 (1973).

2013The language about "same transaction" in the last sentence of instruction 9 comes from a discussion of the proof requirements for robbery stated in State v. Coe. 34 Wn.2d 336 , 208 P.2d 863 (1949), and quoted in State v. Craig. 82 Wn.2d 777 , 514 P.2d 151 (1973).

12013–2013
State v. Coe green
wash · 1949
2 sentences

2013The language about "same transaction" in the last sentence of instruction 9 comes from a discussion of the proof requirements for robbery stated in State v. Coe. 34 Wn.2d 336 , 208 P.2d 863 (1949), and quoted in State v. Craig. 82 Wn.2d 777 , 514 P.2d 151 (1973).

2013The language about "same transaction" in the last sentence of instruction 9 comes from a discussion of the proof requirements for robbery stated in State v. Coe. 34 Wn.2d 336 , 208 P.2d 863 (1949), and quoted in State v. Craig. 82 Wn.2d 777 , 514 P.2d 151 (1973).

12013–2013
State v. Castle green
washctapp · 1997
1 sentence

2006We disagree. ¶21 First, we agree with Division One’s conclusion in Castle that, as used here, the phrase “real possibility” simply distinguishes “reasonable from unfounded doubt” and refers “to the nature of the possibility, not to its quantum.” Castle, 86 Wn.

12006–2006
Snohomish County v. Thorp Meats green
wash · 1988
1 sentence

2001The last sentence of the rule “bars dismissal whether the case is noted for trial within 1 year of joinder or after, so long as the case is noted for trial before the motion to dismiss is heard.” Thorp Meats, 110 Wn.2d at 168 .

12001–2001
State v. Walker neutral
washctapp · 1978
1 sentence

1982The reasonable doubt instruction was worded in the language of WPIC 4.01, as revised by State v. Walker, 19 Wn.

11982–1982
State v. Roberts green
wash · 1977
2 sentences

1978The State has the duty to prove every element of the crime beyond a reasonable doubt, and lack of excuse or justification is an element of both first- and second-degree murder as defined in RCW 9.48.030 and .040. 3 See State v. *733 Roberts, 88 Wn.2d 337 , 562 P.2d 1259 (1977). 4 Therefore, this instruction constitutes reversible error as to both counts upon which Mr. Stallworth was convicted.

1978The State has the duty to prove every element of the crime beyond a reasonable doubt, and lack of excuse or justification is an element of both first- and second-degree murder as defined in RCW 9.48.030 and .040. 3 See State v. *733 Roberts, 88 Wn.2d 337 , 562 P.2d 1259 (1977). 4 Therefore, this instruction constitutes reversible error as to both counts upon which Mr. Stallworth was convicted.

11978–1978
Grapp v. Peterson neutral
wash · 1946
1 sentence

1963From the oral argument we gather that the plaintiffs’ sole contention on this appeal is that the last sentence of instruction No. 13 should be omitted or modified where the leading car has cut in sharply and has placed a party “unwittingly in a following car position.” In such a situation, a sudden stop by the leading car places the driver of the following car “in a position of sudden peril through no fault of his own.” Grapp v. Peterson (1946), 25 Wn. (2d) 44, 48, 168 P. (2d) 400 .

11963–1963
McAllister v. Magnolia Petroleum Co. green
scotus · 1958
2 sentences

1960A vessel that is reasonably fit for the voyage or the work for which it is intended is `seaworthy'." is contrary to McAllister v. Magnolia Petroleum Co., 357 U.S. 221 , 2 L.Ed. (2d) 1272, 78 S.Ct. 1201 , and was inconsistent with the preceding portion of the instruction, I concur in the result.

1960A vessel that is reasonably fit for the voyage or the work for which it is intended is ‘seaworthy’.” is contrary to McAllister v. Magnolia Petroleum Co., 357 U. S. 221 , 2 L.

11960–1960
Pinckard v. Pease neutral
wash · 1921
2 sentences

1949It included language from the case of Pinckard v. Pease, 115 Wash. 282 , 197 Pac. 49 , with regard to which language the respondent said in its brief: “Although the last sentence of the instruction may be subject to criticism, because of its form, it is equally apparent from an examination of the context of the whole instruction that it is a correct statement of the law.” We agree that the instruction complained of was not reversible error and also that it is ineptly worded.

1949It included language from the case of Pinckard v. Pease, 115 Wash. 282 , 197 Pac. 49 , with regard to which language the respondent said in its brief: “Although the last sentence of the instruction may be subject to criticism, because of its form, it is equally apparent from an examination of the context of the whole instruction that it is a correct statement of the law.” We agree that the instruction complained of was not reversible error and also that it is ineptly worded.

11949–1949
State v. Rubenstein green
wash · 1912
2 sentences

1941It may be inferred from the knowledge of such other facts as should put an ordinarily prudent person upon inquiry It is argued that the last sentence of the instruction changed the basis for conviction from proof of actual knowledge or belief of the appellant to proof of mere negligence of the appellant in failing to ascertain the true nature of the goods purchased, and that by so doing the trial court disregarded the rule enunciated in State v. Rubenstein, 69 Wash. 38 , 124 Pac. 135 .

1941It may be inferred from the knowledge of such other facts as should put an ordinarily prudent person upon inquiry It is argued that the last sentence of the instruction changed the basis for conviction from proof of actual knowledge or belief of the appellant to proof of mere negligence of the appellant in failing to ascertain the true nature of the goods purchased, and that by so doing the trial court disregarded the rule enunciated in State v. Rubenstein, 69 Wash. 38 , 124 Pac. 135 .

11941–1941

Statutes the citing opinions construe

WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 2.06.040 (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 44 (1919–2026) IA 14 (1901–2015) WA 13 (1941–2025) IL 12 (1908–2022) FL 11 (1963–2007) TX 11 (1955–2013) TN 10 (2000–2025) IN 9 (1899–2016) MO 6 (1908–1982) AZ 6 (1925–2022) MA 6 (1983–2008) NY 5 (1911–2005) NM 5 (1952–1977) VA 5 (1922–2002) MN 4 (1987–2016) OR 4 (1975–2017) NC 4 (1943–2012) AL 4 (1996–2000) GA 4 (1912–1998) WI 4 (1927–1995) KS 3 (1909–2020) WV 3 (1987–2021) OH 3 (1971–2025) UT 3 (1940–1999) ME 2 (1963–1987) NE 2 (1944–1963) NH 2 (1975–1995) MS 2 (1930–2010) CO 2 (1981–2000) SD 2 (1978–1990) ND 2 (1980–1985)

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