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plea agreement violation in Washington

12 Washington opinions name it 2 courts 1988–2018 0 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 (7)

CaseFollowedCited
Mabry v. Johnsongreen
scotus · 1984 · cited in 4 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
2 sentences

2000"A breach of a plea agreement is a violation of due process." Van Buren, 101 Wash.App. at 211 , 2 P.3d 991 (citing Mabry v. Johnson, 467 U.S. 504 , 104 S.Ct. 2543 , 81 L.Ed.2d 437 (1984)) ("when the prosecution breaches its promise with respect to an executed plea agreement, the defendant pleads guilty on a false premise, and hence his conviction cannot stand"); see also State v. Wakefield, 130 Wash.2d 464, 472 , 925 P.2d 183 (1996) (breach of plea agreement is criteria for determining whether "manifest injustice" mandates withdrawal of guilty plea under CrR 4.2(f)).

2000"A breach of a plea agreement is a violation of due process." Van Buren, 101 Wash.App. at 211 , 2 P.3d 991 (citing Mabry v. Johnson, 467 U.S. 504 , 104 S.Ct. 2543 , 81 L.Ed.2d 437 (1984)) ("when the prosecution breaches its promise with respect to an executed plea agreement, the defendant pleads guilty on a false premise, and hence his conviction cannot stand"); see also State v. Wakefield, 130 Wash.2d 464, 472 , 925 P.2d 183 (1996) (breach of plea agreement is criteria for determining whether "manifest injustice" mandates withdrawal of guilty plea under CrR 4.2(f)).

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In Re the Personal Restraint of Bacagreen
washctapp · 1983 · cited in 3 Washington opinions naming this issue, 1988–2004
2 sentences

2004See Miller, 110 Wash.2d at 535 , 756 P.2d 122 ("the defendant's choice of remedy controls, unless there are compelling reasons not to allow that remedy"); see also, e.g., In re Baca, 34 Wash. App. 468 , 662 P.2d 64 (1983) (It may be unfair to allow defendant's choice of remedy *1199 if the defendant's misinformation contributed to the plea agreement violation.).

2004See Miller, 110 Wash.2d at 535 , 756 P.2d 122 ("the defendant's choice of remedy controls, unless there are compelling reasons not to allow that remedy"); see also, e.g., In re Baca, 34 Wash. App. 468 , 662 P.2d 64 (1983) (It may be unfair to allow defendant's choice of remedy *1199 if the defendant's misinformation contributed to the plea agreement violation.).

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State v. Wakefieldgreen
wash · 1996 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
2 sentences

2000See Mabry v. Johnson, 467 U.S. 504 , 104 S.Ct. 2543 , 81 L.Ed.2d 437 (1984) ("when the prosecution breaches its promise with respect to an executed plea agreement, the defendant *995 pleads guilty on a false premise, and hence his conviction cannot stand"); see also State v. Wakefield, 130 Wash.2d 464, 472 , 925 P.2d 183 (1996) (breach of plea agreement is criteria for determining whether "manifest injustice" mandates withdrawal of guilty plea under CrR 4.2(f)).

2000"A breach of a plea agreement is a violation of due process." Van Buren, 101 Wash.App. at 211 , 2 P.3d 991 (citing Mabry v. Johnson, 467 U.S. 504 , 104 S.Ct. 2543 , 81 L.Ed.2d 437 (1984)) ("when the prosecution breaches its promise with respect to an executed plea agreement, the defendant pleads guilty on a false premise, and hence his conviction cannot stand"); see also State v. Wakefield, 130 Wash.2d 464, 472 , 925 P.2d 183 (1996) (breach of plea agreement is criteria for determining whether "manifest injustice" mandates withdrawal of guilty plea under CrR 4.2(f)).

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State v. Wakefieldgreen
wash · 1996 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
2 sentences

2000See Mabry v. Johnson, 467 U.S. 504 , 104 S.Ct. 2543 , 81 L.Ed.2d 437 (1984) ("when the prosecution breaches its promise with respect to an executed plea agreement, the defendant *995 pleads guilty on a false premise, and hence his conviction cannot stand"); see also State v. Wakefield, 130 Wash.2d 464, 472 , 925 P.2d 183 (1996) (breach of plea agreement is criteria for determining whether "manifest injustice" mandates withdrawal of guilty plea under CrR 4.2(f)).

2000"A breach of a plea agreement is a violation of due process." Van Buren, 101 Wash.App. at 211 , 2 P.3d 991 (citing Mabry v. Johnson, 467 U.S. 504 , 104 S.Ct. 2543 , 81 L.Ed.2d 437 (1984)) ("when the prosecution breaches its promise with respect to an executed plea agreement, the defendant pleads guilty on a false premise, and hence his conviction cannot stand"); see also State v. Wakefield, 130 Wash.2d 464, 472 , 925 P.2d 183 (1996) (breach of plea agreement is criteria for determining whether "manifest injustice" mandates withdrawal of guilty plea under CrR 4.2(f)).

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Kevin Washington v. Robert O. Lampertgreen
ca9 · 2005 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
1 sentence

2018See Washington v. Lampert , 422 F.3d 864 , 870-71 (9th Cir. 2005) (approvingly citing other jurisdictions' statements that waivers cannot bar ineffective assistance of counsel claims that are associated with the negotiation of plea agreements); United States v. White , 307 F.3d 336 , 341 (5th Cir. 2002) ("[A] waiver of appeal may not be enforced against a [federal habeas] petitioner who claims that ineffective assistance of counsel rendered that waiver unknowing or involuntary." (citing United States v. Henderson , 72 F.3d 463 , 465 (5th Cir. 1995) ) ); United States v. Cockerham , 237 F.3d 11

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Sanders v. Stategreen
sc · 2015 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
2 sentences

2018Broce , 488 U.S. 563 , 569, 109 S.Ct. 757 , 102 L.Ed. 2d 927 (1989) ) ); DeRoo v. United States, 223 F.3d 919 , 924 (8th Cir. 2000) ("A defendant's plea agreement waiver of the right to seek [federal habeas] relief does not waive defendant's right to argue, pursuant to that section, that the decision to enter into the plea was not knowing and voluntary because it was the result of ineffective assistance of counsel." (citing Jones, 167 F.3d at 1145 ) ); United States v. Espinoza Abarca , 985 F.2d 1012 , 1014 (9th Cir. 1993) ; Sanders v. State , 412 S.C. 611 , 615, 773 S.E.2d 580 (2015) ("[W]e a

2018Broce , 488 U.S. 563 , 569, 109 S.Ct. 757 , 102 L.Ed. 2d 927 (1989) ) ); DeRoo v. United States, 223 F.3d 919 , 924 (8th Cir. 2000) ("A defendant's plea agreement waiver of the right to seek [federal habeas] relief does not waive defendant's right to argue, pursuant to that section, that the decision to enter into the plea was not knowing and voluntary because it was the result of ineffective assistance of counsel." (citing Jones, 167 F.3d at 1145 ) ); United States v. Espinoza Abarca , 985 F.2d 1012 , 1014 (9th Cir. 1993) ; Sanders v. State , 412 S.C. 611 , 615, 773 S.E.2d 580 (2015) ("[W]e a

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State v. Millergreen
wash · 1988 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
2 sentences

2004See Miller, 110 Wash.2d at 535 , 756 P.2d 122 ("the defendant's choice of remedy controls, unless there are compelling reasons not to allow that remedy"); see also, e.g., In re Baca, 34 Wash. App. 468 , 662 P.2d 64 (1983) (It may be unfair to allow defendant's choice of remedy *1199 if the defendant's misinformation contributed to the plea agreement violation.).

2004See Miller, 110 Wash.2d at 535 , 756 P.2d 122 ("the defendant's choice of remedy controls, unless there are compelling reasons not to allow that remedy"); see also, e.g., In re Baca, 34 Wash. App. 468 , 662 P.2d 64 (1983) (It may be unfair to allow defendant's choice of remedy *1199 if the defendant's misinformation contributed to the plea agreement violation.).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (17)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Grenning green
wash · 2010
2 sentences

2016State v. Grenning, 169 Wn.2d 47, 57 , 234 P.3d 169 (2010).

2016State v. Grenning, 169 Wn.2d 47, 57 , 234 P.3d 169 (2010).

22016–2016
State v. Grogan green
wash · 2010
2 sentences

2016State v. Grenning, 169 Wn.2d 47, 57 , 234 P.3d 169 (2010).

2016State v. Grenning, 169 Wn.2d 47, 57 , 234 P.3d 169 (2010).

22016–2016
State v. Sledge green
wash · 1997
2 sentences

2000“Because [plea agreements] concern fundamental rights of the accused, constitutional due process considerations come into play.” State v. Sledge, 133 Wn.2d 828, 839 , 947 P.2d 1199 (1997). 1 A breach of a plea agreement is a violation of due process.

2000"Because [plea agreements] concern fundamental rights of the accused, constitutional due process considerations come into play." State v. Sledge, 133 Wash.2d 828, 839 , 947 P.2d 1199 (1997). [1] A breach of a plea agreement is a violation of due process.

22000–2000
State v. Sledge green
wash · 1998
2 sentences

2000“Because [plea agreements] concern fundamental rights of the accused, constitutional due process considerations come into play.” State v. Sledge, 133 Wn.2d 828, 839 , 947 P.2d 1199 (1997). 1 A breach of a plea agreement is a violation of due process.

2000"Because [plea agreements] concern fundamental rights of the accused, constitutional due process considerations come into play." State v. Sledge, 133 Wash.2d 828, 839 , 947 P.2d 1199 (1997). [1] A breach of a plea agreement is a violation of due process.

22000–2000
State v. Van Buren green
washctapp · 2000
2 sentences

2000“A breach of a plea agreement is a violation of due process.” Van Buren, 101 Wn.

2000"A breach of a plea agreement is a violation of due process." Van Buren, 101 Wash.App. at 211 , 2 P.3d 991 (citing Mabry v. Johnson, 467 U.S. 504 , 104 S.Ct. 2543 , 81 L.Ed.2d 437 (1984)) ("when the prosecution breaches its promise with respect to an executed plea agreement, the defendant pleads guilty on a false premise, and hence his conviction cannot stand"); see also State v. Wakefield, 130 Wash.2d 464, 472 , 925 P.2d 183 (1996) (breach of plea agreement is criteria for determining whether "manifest injustice" mandates withdrawal of guilty plea under CrR 4.2(f)).

22000–2000
United States v. White green
ca5 · 2002
1 sentence

2018See Washington v. Lampert , 422 F.3d 864 , 870-71 (9th Cir. 2005) (approvingly citing other jurisdictions' statements that waivers cannot bar ineffective assistance of counsel claims that are associated with the negotiation of plea agreements); United States v. White , 307 F.3d 336 , 341 (5th Cir. 2002) ("[A] waiver of appeal may not be enforced against a [federal habeas] petitioner who claims that ineffective assistance of counsel rendered that waiver unknowing or involuntary." (citing United States v. Henderson , 72 F.3d 463 , 465 (5th Cir. 1995) ) ); United States v. Cockerham , 237 F.3d 11

12018–2018
United States v. Larry Wayne Henderson green
ca5 · 1995
1 sentence

2018See Washington v. Lampert , 422 F.3d 864 , 870-71 (9th Cir. 2005) (approvingly citing other jurisdictions' statements that waivers cannot bar ineffective assistance of counsel claims that are associated with the negotiation of plea agreements); United States v. White , 307 F.3d 336 , 341 (5th Cir. 2002) ("[A] waiver of appeal may not be enforced against a [federal habeas] petitioner who claims that ineffective assistance of counsel rendered that waiver unknowing or involuntary." (citing United States v. Henderson , 72 F.3d 463 , 465 (5th Cir. 1995) ) ); United States v. Cockerham , 237 F.3d 11

12018–2018
United States v. Cockerham green
ca10 · 2001
1 sentence

2018See Washington v. Lampert , 422 F.3d 864 , 870-71 (9th Cir. 2005) (approvingly citing other jurisdictions' statements that waivers cannot bar ineffective assistance of counsel claims that are associated with the negotiation of plea agreements); United States v. White , 307 F.3d 336 , 341 (5th Cir. 2002) ("[A] waiver of appeal may not be enforced against a [federal habeas] petitioner who claims that ineffective assistance of counsel rendered that waiver unknowing or involuntary." (citing United States v. Henderson , 72 F.3d 463 , 465 (5th Cir. 1995) ) ); United States v. Cockerham , 237 F.3d 11

12018–2018
United States v. Broce green
scotus · 1989
2 sentences

2018Broce , 488 U.S. 563 , 569, 109 S.Ct. 757 , 102 L.Ed. 2d 927 (1989) ) ); DeRoo v. United States, 223 F.3d 919 , 924 (8th Cir. 2000) ("A defendant's plea agreement waiver of the right to seek [federal habeas] relief does not waive defendant's right to argue, pursuant to that section, that the decision to enter into the plea was not knowing and voluntary because it was the result of ineffective assistance of counsel." (citing Jones, 167 F.3d at 1145 ) ); United States v. Espinoza Abarca , 985 F.2d 1012 , 1014 (9th Cir. 1993) ; Sanders v. State , 412 S.C. 611 , 615, 773 S.E.2d 580 (2015) ("[W]e a

2018Broce , 488 U.S. 563 , 569, 109 S.Ct. 757 , 102 L.Ed. 2d 927 (1989) ) ); DeRoo v. United States, 223 F.3d 919 , 924 (8th Cir. 2000) ("A defendant's plea agreement waiver of the right to seek [federal habeas] relief does not waive defendant's right to argue, pursuant to that section, that the decision to enter into the plea was not knowing and voluntary because it was the result of ineffective assistance of counsel." (citing Jones, 167 F.3d at 1145 ) ); United States v. Espinoza Abarca , 985 F.2d 1012 , 1014 (9th Cir. 1993) ; Sanders v. State , 412 S.C. 611 , 615, 773 S.E.2d 580 (2015) ("[W]e a

12018–2018
United States v. Rodolfo Espinoza Abarca, United States of America v. Espinoza Rodolfo Abarca green
ca9 · 1993
2 sentences

2018Broce , 488 U.S. 563 , 569, 109 S.Ct. 757 , 102 L.Ed. 2d 927 (1989) ) ); DeRoo v. United States, 223 F.3d 919 , 924 (8th Cir. 2000) ("A defendant's plea agreement waiver of the right to seek [federal habeas] relief does not waive defendant's right to argue, pursuant to that section, that the decision to enter into the plea was not knowing and voluntary because it was the result of ineffective assistance of counsel." (citing Jones, 167 F.3d at 1145 ) ); United States v. Espinoza Abarca , 985 F.2d 1012 , 1014 (9th Cir. 1993) ; Sanders v. State , 412 S.C. 611 , 615, 773 S.E.2d 580 (2015) ("[W]e a

2018Broce , 488 U.S. 563 , 569, 109 S.Ct. 757 , 102 L.Ed. 2d 927 (1989) ) ); DeRoo v. United States, 223 F.3d 919 , 924 (8th Cir. 2000) ("A defendant's plea agreement waiver of the right to seek [federal habeas] relief does not waive defendant's right to argue, pursuant to that section, that the decision to enter into the plea was not knowing and voluntary because it was the result of ineffective assistance of counsel." (citing Jones, 167 F.3d at 1145 ) ); United States v. Espinoza Abarca , 985 F.2d 1012 , 1014 (9th Cir. 1993) ; Sanders v. State , 412 S.C. 611 , 615, 773 S.E.2d 580 (2015) ("[W]e a

12018–2018
Shawn Jones v. United States green
ca7 · 1999
2 sentences

2018Broce , 488 U.S. 563 , 569, 109 S.Ct. 757 , 102 L.Ed. 2d 927 (1989) ) ); DeRoo v. United States, 223 F.3d 919 , 924 (8th Cir. 2000) ("A defendant's plea agreement waiver of the right to seek [federal habeas] relief does not waive defendant's right to argue, pursuant to that section, that the decision to enter into the plea was not knowing and voluntary because it was the result of ineffective assistance of counsel." (citing Jones, 167 F.3d at 1145 ) ); United States v. Espinoza Abarca , 985 F.2d 1012 , 1014 (9th Cir. 1993) ; Sanders v. State , 412 S.C. 611 , 615, 773 S.E.2d 580 (2015) ("[W]e a

2018Broce , 488 U.S. 563 , 569, 109 S.Ct. 757 , 102 L.Ed. 2d 927 (1989) ) ); DeRoo v. United States, 223 F.3d 919 , 924 (8th Cir. 2000) ("A defendant's plea agreement waiver of the right to seek [federal habeas] relief does not waive defendant's right to argue, pursuant to that section, that the decision to enter into the plea was not knowing and voluntary because it was the result of ineffective assistance of counsel." (citing Jones, 167 F.3d at 1145 ) ); United States v. Espinoza Abarca , 985 F.2d 1012 , 1014 (9th Cir. 1993) ; Sanders v. State , 412 S.C. 611 , 615, 773 S.E.2d 580 (2015) ("[W]e a

12018–2018
Aaron M. Deroo v. United States green
ca8 · 2000
2 sentences

2018Broce , 488 U.S. 563 , 569, 109 S.Ct. 757 , 102 L.Ed. 2d 927 (1989) ) ); DeRoo v. United States, 223 F.3d 919 , 924 (8th Cir. 2000) ("A defendant's plea agreement waiver of the right to seek [federal habeas] relief does not waive defendant's right to argue, pursuant to that section, that the decision to enter into the plea was not knowing and voluntary because it was the result of ineffective assistance of counsel." (citing Jones, 167 F.3d at 1145 ) ); United States v. Espinoza Abarca , 985 F.2d 1012 , 1014 (9th Cir. 1993) ; Sanders v. State , 412 S.C. 611 , 615, 773 S.E.2d 580 (2015) ("[W]e a

2018Broce , 488 U.S. 563 , 569, 109 S.Ct. 757 , 102 L.Ed. 2d 927 (1989) ) ); DeRoo v. United States, 223 F.3d 919 , 924 (8th Cir. 2000) ("A defendant's plea agreement waiver of the right to seek [federal habeas] relief does not waive defendant's right to argue, pursuant to that section, that the decision to enter into the plea was not knowing and voluntary because it was the result of ineffective assistance of counsel." (citing Jones, 167 F.3d at 1145 ) ); United States v. Espinoza Abarca , 985 F.2d 1012 , 1014 (9th Cir. 1993) ; Sanders v. State , 412 S.C. 611 , 615, 773 S.E.2d 580 (2015) ("[W]e a

12018–2018
State v. Sanchez green
wash · 2002
1 sentence

2015We affirm our decision in State v. Sanchez that investigating officers cannot make sentence recommendations contrary to a plea agreement. 146 Wn.2d 339 , 46 P.3d 774 (2002). ¶12 We also hold that the same due process concerns precluding an investigating officer from undermining a plea agreement bar that officer from making unsolicited remarks on a victim’s behalf to the court at sentencing that are contrary to the plea agreement.

12015–2015
State v. Sanchez green
wash · 2002
1 sentence

2015We affirm our decision in State v. Sanchez that investigating officers cannot make sentence recommendations contrary to a plea agreement. 146 Wn.2d 339 , 46 P.3d 774 (2002). ¶12 We also hold that the same due process concerns precluding an investigating officer from undermining a plea agreement bar that officer from making unsolicited remarks on a victim’s behalf to the court at sentencing that are contrary to the plea agreement.

12015–2015
State v. Clarke green
wash · 2006
1 sentence

2006Under Clarke, 156 Wn.2d 880 , and Borhoa, 157 Wn.2d 108 , Blakely does not apply to indeterminate minimum sentences under former RCW 9.94A.712 that do not exceed the maximum sentence imposed.

12006–2006
State v. Borboa green
wash · 2006
1 sentence

2006Under Clarke, 156 Wn.2d 880 , and Borhoa, 157 Wn.2d 108 , Blakely does not apply to indeterminate minimum sentences under former RCW 9.94A.712 that do not exceed the maximum sentence imposed.

12006–2006
State v. Van Buren green
washctapp · 2000
1 sentence

2000"A breach of a plea agreement is a violation of due process." Van Buren, 101 Wash.App. at 211 , 2 P.3d 991 (citing Mabry v. Johnson, 467 U.S. 504 , 104 S.Ct. 2543 , 81 L.Ed.2d 437 (1984)) ("when the prosecution breaches its promise with respect to an executed plea agreement, the defendant pleads guilty on a false premise, and hence his conviction cannot stand"); see also State v. Wakefield, 130 Wash.2d 464, 472 , 925 P.2d 183 (1996) (breach of plea agreement is criteria for determining whether "manifest injustice" mandates withdrawal of guilty plea under CrR 4.2(f)).

12000–2000

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