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statutory interpretation principle in Washington

12 Washington opinions name it 2 courts 1997–2020 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
State v. Floresgreen
wash · 2008 · cited in 4 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2011–2014
2 sentences

2014Similarly, we read words in context - “the meaning of a word may be indicated or controlled by a reference to associated words.” Gonzales Flores, 164 Wn.2d at 12 (explaining the statutory interpretation principle of. noscitur a sociis).

2014Statutory Construction fl5 Two statutory construction principles favor interpreting former RCW 9A.56.360(l)(b) as applying only to devices made specifically for the purpose of overcoming security systems and not to ordinary devices the defendant uses to overcome security systems. ¶16 First, we recognize that “specific words modify and restrict the meaning of general words when they occur in a sequence.” State v. Gonzales Flores, 164 Wn.2d 1, 13 , 186 P.3d 1038 (2008) (describing the statutory interpretation principle of ejusdem generis). 4 Here, the legislature specifically listed lined bags a

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State v. Floresgreen
wash · 2008 · cited in 4 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2011–2014
2 sentences

2014First, we recognize that " specific words modify and restrict the meaning of general words when they occur in a sequence." State v. Gonzales Flores, 164 Wn.2d 1, 13 , 186 P. 3d 1038 2008 ) ( describing the statutory interpretation principle of ejusdem generis). 4 Here, the legislature specifically listed lined bags and tag removers as examples of an " item, article, implement, or device designed to overcome security systems." Former RCW 9A.56. 360( 1)( b).

2014Statutory Construction fl5 Two statutory construction principles favor interpreting former RCW 9A.56.360(l)(b) as applying only to devices made specifically for the purpose of overcoming security systems and not to ordinary devices the defendant uses to overcome security systems. ¶16 First, we recognize that “specific words modify and restrict the meaning of general words when they occur in a sequence.” State v. Gonzales Flores, 164 Wn.2d 1, 13 , 186 P.3d 1038 (2008) (describing the statutory interpretation principle of ejusdem generis). 4 Here, the legislature specifically listed lined bags a

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State v. Gamblegreen
wash · 2010 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011See, e.g., State v. Flores, 164 Wash.2d 1, 13 , 186 P.3d 1038 (2008) cited in State v. Gamble, 168 Wash.2d 161, 191 , 225 P.3d 973 (2010).

2011See, e.g., State v. Gonzales Flores, 164 Wn.2d 1, 13 , 186 P.3d 1038 (2008), cited in State v. Gamble, 168 Wn.2d 161, 191 , 225 P.3d 973 (2010).

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State v. Gamblegreen
wash · 2010 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011See, e.g., State v. Flores, 164 Wash.2d 1, 13 , 186 P.3d 1038 (2008) cited in State v. Gamble, 168 Wash.2d 161, 191 , 225 P.3d 973 (2010).

2011See, e.g., State v. Gonzales Flores, 164 Wn.2d 1, 13 , 186 P.3d 1038 (2008), cited in State v. Gamble, 168 Wn.2d 161, 191 , 225 P.3d 973 (2010).

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Gray v. Suttell & Associatesgreen
wash · 2014 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
2 sentences

2019See Gray v. Suttell & Assocs., 181 Wn.2d 329, 339 , 334 P.3d 14 (2014).

2019See Gray v. Suttell & Assocs., 181 Wn.2d 329, 339 , 334 P.3d 14 (2014).

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State v. Jonesgreen
wash · 2010 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019See Jones, 168 Wn. 2d at 721 .

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State v. Michielligreen
wash · 1997 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
1 sentence

1997Merger is a doctrine of statutory interpretation "used to determine whether the Legislature intended to impose multiple punishments for a single act which violates several statutory provisions.” State v. Michielli 132 Wn.2d 229, 238 , 937 P.2d 587, 592 (1997) (quoting State v. Vladovic, 99 Wn.2d 413 , 419 n.2, 662 P.2d 853 (1983)).

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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 (9)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Recuenco green
wash · 2008
2 sentences

2010This conclusion is incorrect because it fails to recognize Cruze's rights to due process and to a jury trial, pursuant to our decisions in State v. Recuenco, 163 Wash.2d 428 , 180 P.3d 1276 (2008), and State v. Williams-Walker, 167 Wash.2d 889 , 225 P.3d 913 (2010). ¶ 24 Key to this case is former RCW 9.94A.030(23)(t) (1996), recodified as RCW 9.94A.030(29)(t), which defines a "`[m]ost serious offense'" as "[a]ny ... felony with a deadly weapon verdict under [former] RCW 9.94A.125." (Emphasis added.) Cruze, the record shows, was found guilty of possession of methamphetamine, a felony, and the

2010This conclusion is incorrect because it fails to recognize Cruze’s rights to due process and to a jury trial, pursuant to our decisions in State v. Recuenco, 163 Wn.2d 428 , 180 P.3d 1276 (2008), and State v. Williams-Walker, 167 Wn.2d 889 , 225 P.3d 913 (2010). ¶24 Key to this case is former RCW 9.94A.030(23)(t) (1996), recodified as RCW 9.94A.030(29)(t), which defines a “ ‘[m]ost serious offense’ ” as “[a]ny ... felony with a deadly weapon verdict under [former] RCW 9.94A.125.” (Emphasis added.) Cruze, the record shows, was found guilty of possession of methamphetamine, a felony, and the jur

22010–2010
State v. Williams-Walker green
wash · 2010
2 sentences

2010This conclusion is incorrect because it fails to recognize Cruze's rights to due process and to a jury trial, pursuant to our decisions in State v. Recuenco, 163 Wash.2d 428 , 180 P.3d 1276 (2008), and State v. Williams-Walker, 167 Wash.2d 889 , 225 P.3d 913 (2010). ¶ 24 Key to this case is former RCW 9.94A.030(23)(t) (1996), recodified as RCW 9.94A.030(29)(t), which defines a "`[m]ost serious offense'" as "[a]ny ... felony with a deadly weapon verdict under [former] RCW 9.94A.125." (Emphasis added.) Cruze, the record shows, was found guilty of possession of methamphetamine, a felony, and the

2010This conclusion is incorrect because it fails to recognize Cruze’s rights to due process and to a jury trial, pursuant to our decisions in State v. Recuenco, 163 Wn.2d 428 , 180 P.3d 1276 (2008), and State v. Williams-Walker, 167 Wn.2d 889 , 225 P.3d 913 (2010). ¶24 Key to this case is former RCW 9.94A.030(23)(t) (1996), recodified as RCW 9.94A.030(29)(t), which defines a “ ‘[m]ost serious offense’ ” as “[a]ny ... felony with a deadly weapon verdict under [former] RCW 9.94A.125.” (Emphasis added.) Cruze, the record shows, was found guilty of possession of methamphetamine, a felony, and the jur

22010–2010
State v. Williams-Walker green
wash · 2010
2 sentences

2010This conclusion is incorrect because it fails to recognize Cruze's rights to due process and to a jury trial, pursuant to our decisions in State v. Recuenco, 163 Wash.2d 428 , 180 P.3d 1276 (2008), and State v. Williams-Walker, 167 Wash.2d 889 , 225 P.3d 913 (2010). ¶ 24 Key to this case is former RCW 9.94A.030(23)(t) (1996), recodified as RCW 9.94A.030(29)(t), which defines a "`[m]ost serious offense'" as "[a]ny ... felony with a deadly weapon verdict under [former] RCW 9.94A.125." (Emphasis added.) Cruze, the record shows, was found guilty of possession of methamphetamine, a felony, and the

2010This conclusion is incorrect because it fails to recognize Cruze’s rights to due process and to a jury trial, pursuant to our decisions in State v. Recuenco, 163 Wn.2d 428 , 180 P.3d 1276 (2008), and State v. Williams-Walker, 167 Wn.2d 889 , 225 P.3d 913 (2010). ¶24 Key to this case is former RCW 9.94A.030(23)(t) (1996), recodified as RCW 9.94A.030(29)(t), which defines a “ ‘[m]ost serious offense’ ” as “[a]ny ... felony with a deadly weapon verdict under [former] RCW 9.94A.125.” (Emphasis added.) Cruze, the record shows, was found guilty of possession of methamphetamine, a felony, and the jur

22010–2010
State v. Recuenco green
wash · 2008
2 sentences

2010This conclusion is incorrect because it fails to recognize Cruze's rights to due process and to a jury trial, pursuant to our decisions in State v. Recuenco, 163 Wash.2d 428 , 180 P.3d 1276 (2008), and State v. Williams-Walker, 167 Wash.2d 889 , 225 P.3d 913 (2010). ¶ 24 Key to this case is former RCW 9.94A.030(23)(t) (1996), recodified as RCW 9.94A.030(29)(t), which defines a "`[m]ost serious offense'" as "[a]ny ... felony with a deadly weapon verdict under [former] RCW 9.94A.125." (Emphasis added.) Cruze, the record shows, was found guilty of possession of methamphetamine, a felony, and the

2010This conclusion is incorrect because it fails to recognize Cruze’s rights to due process and to a jury trial, pursuant to our decisions in State v. Recuenco, 163 Wn.2d 428 , 180 P.3d 1276 (2008), and State v. Williams-Walker, 167 Wn.2d 889 , 225 P.3d 913 (2010). ¶24 Key to this case is former RCW 9.94A.030(23)(t) (1996), recodified as RCW 9.94A.030(29)(t), which defines a “ ‘[m]ost serious offense’ ” as “[a]ny ... felony with a deadly weapon verdict under [former] RCW 9.94A.125.” (Emphasis added.) Cruze, the record shows, was found guilty of possession of methamphetamine, a felony, and the jur

22010–2010
In Re the Personal Restraint of Fletcher green
wash · 1989
2 sentences

2000In re Fletcher, 113 Wash.2d 42, 50 , 776 P.2d 114 (1989).

2000In re Fletcher, 113 Wash.2d 42, 50 , 776 P.2d 114 (1989).

22000–2000
State, Dept. of Ecology v. Campbell & Gwinn green
wash · 2002
1 sentence

2020Dep’t of Ecology v. Campbell & Gwinn, LLC, 146 Wn.2d 1, 9-10 , 43 P.3d 4 (2002).

12020–2020
Department of Ecology v. Campbell & Gwinn, L.L.C. green
wash · 2002
1 sentence

2020Dep’t of Ecology v. Campbell & Gwinn, LLC, 146 Wn.2d 1, 9-10 , 43 P.3d 4 (2002).

12020–2020
State v. Vladovic green
wash · 1983
2 sentences

1997Merger is a doctrine of statutory interpretation "used to determine whether the Legislature intended to impose multiple punishments for a single act which violates several statutory provisions.” State v. Michielli 132 Wn.2d 229, 238 , 937 P.2d 587, 592 (1997) (quoting State v. Vladovic, 99 Wn.2d 413 , 419 n.2, 662 P.2d 853 (1983)).

1997Merger is a doctrine of statutory interpretation "used to determine whether the Legislature intended to impose multiple punishments for a single act which violates several statutory provisions.” State v. Michielli 132 Wn.2d 229, 238 , 937 P.2d 587, 592 (1997) (quoting State v. Vladovic, 99 Wn.2d 413 , 419 n.2, 662 P.2d 853 (1983)).

11997–1997
State v. Michielli green
wash · 1997
1 sentence

1997Merger is a doctrine of statutory interpretation "used to determine whether the Legislature intended to impose multiple punishments for a single act which violates several statutory provisions.” State v. Michielli 132 Wn.2d 229, 238 , 937 P.2d 587, 592 (1997) (quoting State v. Vladovic, 99 Wn.2d 413 , 419 n.2, 662 P.2d 853 (1983)).

11997–1997

Statutes the citing opinions construe

WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 9.94A.030 (5)

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Where else courts name it

OR 22 (2006–2026) CA 13 (2005–2025) WA 12 (1997–2020) CT 9 (1995–2024) WI 8 (2018–2025) TX 8 (1998–2025) MI 7 (1997–2021) MD 7 (2008–2023) KS 5 (1999–2025) IA 5 (2014–2020) IL 5 (2009–2023) PA 5 (2005–2025) LA 5 (1989–2020) VA 4 (2008–2024) AK 4 (1980–2022) AZ 3 (1986–2005) NJ 3 (1981–2019) IN 3 (2015–2015) FL 3 (1978–2024) MN 3 (2017–2018) MS 2 (1996–1998) NM 2 (1996–2014) OK 2 (2006–2011) MO 2 (1996–2020) TN 2 (2010–2010) UT 2 (2019–2024) AR 2 (2001–2024) AL 2 (2010–2010)

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