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Ward test in Washington

12 Washington opinions name it 2 courts 1992–2026 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 (3)

CaseFollowedCited
Perez v. Pappasgreen
wash · 1983 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
2 sentences

2003The Ward rule deals with the enforceability of an attorney's modification of a fee agreement, not with a client's attempted modification. 51 Wash.App. at 426 , 754 P.2d 120 ; see also Perez v. Pappas, 98 Wash.2d 835, 840-41 , 659 P.2d 475 (1983) (In renegotiating a fee, "an attorney must continually be aware that the attorney-client relationship is a fiduciary one as a matter of law and thus the attorney owes the highest duty to the client.").

2003The Ward rule deals with the enforceability of an attorney's modification of a fee agreement, not with a client's attempted modification. 51 Wash.App. at 426 , 754 P.2d 120 ; see also Perez v. Pappas, 98 Wash.2d 835, 840-41 , 659 P.2d 475 (1983) (In renegotiating a fee, "an attorney must continually be aware that the attorney-client relationship is a fiduciary one as a matter of law and thus the attorney owes the highest duty to the client.").

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State v. Wardgreen
washctapp · 2005 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
1 sentence

2011Id. at 646, 208 P.3d 1221 ; see also Ward, 125 Wash.App. at 251 , 104 P.3d 670 (finding that jury's inquiry during deliberations suggested reasonable probability that jury would have selected lesser offense, if given); Pittman, 134 Wash. App. at 390 , 166 P.3d 720 (applying three-part Ward test and finding "reasonable likelihood" that jury would have convicted of lesser offense if given opportunity); In re Pers.

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State v. Wardgreen
washctapp · 2004 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
1 sentence

2011Id. at 646, 208 P.3d 1221 ; see also Ward, 125 Wash.App. at 251 , 104 P.3d 670 (finding that jury's inquiry during deliberations suggested reasonable probability that jury would have selected lesser offense, if given); Pittman, 134 Wash. App. at 390 , 166 P.3d 720 (applying three-part Ward test and finding "reasonable likelihood" that jury would have convicted of lesser offense if given opportunity); In re Pers.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (2)

CaseNegativeCited
Bolser v. Washington State Liquor Control Boardgreen
wash · 1978 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
2 sentences

1998But see DFW Vending, 991 F.Supp. at 593 n. 14. [13] See Bolser v. Washington State Liquor Control Bd., 90 Wash.2d 223, 228 , 580 P.2d 629 (1978) (upholding confinement of topless dancing to elevated platform six feet from customers in order to prevent secondary effects, similar to those involved here: "The goal of the regulation is not censorship of expression, but the prevention of crime and disorderly conduct which is concomitant with the consumption of liquor in such situations."). [14] In Ino Ino, the Supreme Court noted: "Decreased opportunity for illegal sexual contact could be one cause

1998But see DFW Vending, 991 F.Supp. at 593 n. 14. [13] See Bolser v. Washington State Liquor Control Bd., 90 Wash.2d 223, 228 , 580 P.2d 629 (1978) (upholding confinement of topless dancing to elevated platform six feet from customers in order to prevent secondary effects, similar to those involved here: "The goal of the regulation is not censorship of expression, but the prevention of crime and disorderly conduct which is concomitant with the consumption of liquor in such situations."). [14] In Ino Ino, the Supreme Court noted: "Decreased opportunity for illegal sexual contact could be one cause

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DFW Vending, Inc. v. Jefferson County, Tex.green
txed · 1998 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
2 sentences

1998But see DFW Vending, 991 F.Supp. at 593 n. 14. [13] See Bolser v. Washington State Liquor Control Bd., 90 Wash.2d 223, 228 , 580 P.2d 629 (1978) (upholding confinement of topless dancing to elevated platform six feet from customers in order to prevent secondary effects, similar to those involved here: "The goal of the regulation is not censorship of expression, but the prevention of crime and disorderly conduct which is concomitant with the consumption of liquor in such situations."). [14] In Ino Ino, the Supreme Court noted: "Decreased opportunity for illegal sexual contact could be one cause

1998But see DFW Vending, 991 F.Supp. at 593 n. 14. [13] See Bolser v. Washington State Liquor Control Bd., 90 Wash.2d 223, 228 , 580 P.2d 629 (1978) (upholding confinement of topless dancing to elevated platform six feet from customers in order to prevent secondary effects, similar to those involved here: "The goal of the regulation is not censorship of expression, but the prevention of crime and disorderly conduct which is concomitant with the consumption of liquor in such situations."). [14] In Ino Ino, the Supreme Court noted: "Decreased opportunity for illegal sexual contact could be one cause

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Also cited on this issue (21)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Ward green
wash · 1994
2 sentences

2014As the Enquist court observed when examining the transient offender provisions, although "weekly reporting was inconvenient, inconvenience alone does not make the statute punitive."69 Division Two saw no reason to deviate from Ward's analysis, and it held that 68 See Ward, 123 Wn.2d at 501 . 69 Enquist, 163 Wn.

2011Ward, 123 Wn.2d at 500-11 .

22011–2014
State v. Smith green
washctapp · 2009
2 sentences

2011App. 272, 278 , 223 P.3d 1262 (2009) (holding that all or nothing strategy was not a legitimate trial tactic where defense counsel did not present sufficient evidence to support acquittal). ¶52 More recently, Division One has retreated from the three-pronged Ward test.

2011App. 272, 278 , 223 P.3d 1262 (2009) (holding that all or nothing strategy was not a legitimate trial tactic where defense counsel did not present sufficient evidence to support acquittal). ¶52 More recently, Division One has retreated from the three-pronged Ward test.

22011–2011
State v. Breitung neutral
washctapp · 2010
2 sentences

2011Restraint of Crace, 157 Wash.App. 81, 109 , 236 P.3d 914 (2010) (finding all or nothing *1271 strategy to be an unreasonable trial tactic in light of the disparity in potential sentences for the lesser and greater offenses); State v. Breitung, 155 Wash.App. 606, 620 , 230 P.3d 614 (2010) [6] (applying three-part Ward test and finding all or nothing strategy unreasonably risky where evidence fell short of proving greater crime but could not support an acquittal); State v. Smith, 154 Wash.App. 272, 278 , 223 P.3d 1262 (2009) (holding that all or nothing strategy was not a legitimate trial tactic

2011App. 606, 620 , 230 P.3d 614 (2010) 6 (applying three-part Ward test and finding all or nothing strategy unreasonably risky where evidence fell short of proving greater crime but could not support an acquittal); State v. Smith, 154 Wn.

22011–2011
State v. Smith green
washctapp · 2009
2 sentences

2011Restraint of Crace, 157 Wash.App. 81, 109 , 236 P.3d 914 (2010) (finding all or nothing *1271 strategy to be an unreasonable trial tactic in light of the disparity in potential sentences for the lesser and greater offenses); State v. Breitung, 155 Wash.App. 606, 620 , 230 P.3d 614 (2010) [6] (applying three-part Ward test and finding all or nothing strategy unreasonably risky where evidence fell short of proving greater crime but could not support an acquittal); State v. Smith, 154 Wash.App. 272, 278 , 223 P.3d 1262 (2009) (holding that all or nothing strategy was not a legitimate trial tactic

2011App. 606, 620 , 230 P.3d 614 (2010) 6 (applying three-part Ward test and finding all or nothing strategy unreasonably risky where evidence fell short of proving greater crime but could not support an acquittal); State v. Smith, 154 Wn.

22011–2011
In re the Personal Restraint of Crace green
washctapp · 2010
2 sentences

2011Restraint of Crace, 157 Wash.App. 81, 109 , 236 P.3d 914 (2010) (finding all or nothing *1271 strategy to be an unreasonable trial tactic in light of the disparity in potential sentences for the lesser and greater offenses); State v. Breitung, 155 Wash.App. 606, 620 , 230 P.3d 614 (2010) [6] (applying three-part Ward test and finding all or nothing strategy unreasonably risky where evidence fell short of proving greater crime but could not support an acquittal); State v. Smith, 154 Wash.App. 272, 278 , 223 P.3d 1262 (2009) (holding that all or nothing strategy was not a legitimate trial tactic

2011Restraint of Crace, 157 Wash.App. 81, 109 , 236 P.3d 914 (2010) (finding all or nothing *1271 strategy to be an unreasonable trial tactic in light of the disparity in potential sentences for the lesser and greater offenses); State v. Breitung, 155 Wash.App. 606, 620 , 230 P.3d 614 (2010) [6] (applying three-part Ward test and finding all or nothing strategy unreasonably risky where evidence fell short of proving greater crime but could not support an acquittal); State v. Smith, 154 Wash.App. 272, 278 , 223 P.3d 1262 (2009) (holding that all or nothing strategy was not a legitimate trial tactic

22011–2011
Ward v. Richards & Rossano, Inc. green
washctapp · 1988
2 sentences

2003The Ward rule deals with the enforceability of an attorney’s modification of a fee agreement, not with a client’s attempted modification. 51 Wn.

2003The Ward rule deals with the enforceability of an attorney’s modification of a fee agreement, not with a client’s attempted modification. 51 Wn.

22003–2003
State v. Kyllo green
wash · 2009
1 sentence

2026Kyllo, 166 Wn.2d at 862 .

12026–2026
State v. Arndt green
wash · 2019
1 sentence

2026Arndt, 194 Wn.2d at 813 .

12026–2026
State v. Mohamed green
wash · 2016
2 sentences

2019Ward, citing State v. Mohamed, 186 Wn.2d 235 , 375 P.3d 1068 (2016), now asserts that a new trial is required because Chambers’s criminal history was admissible even though she did not testify.

2019Ward, citing State v. Mohamed, 186 Wn.2d 235 , 375 P.3d 1068 (2016), now asserts that a new trial is required because Chambers’s criminal history was admissible even though she did not testify.

12019–2019
State v. Williams green
washctapp · 2003
2 sentences

2018Although the trial court did not specifically ask Ward whether his codefendant wife had pressured him to plead guilty, we hold 6 The Williams court held that this error was harmless. 117 Wn.

2018As noted in Williams: Where . . . there is no evidence of any promises or threats to the defendant other than those represented in the written plea agreement, where the defendant signs the written plea agreement acknowledging guilt in his own words, and where the defendant states that no promises were made other than those in the plea agreement, the trial court properly accepts the plea as being the result of the defendant’s own volition and freely and voluntarily made. 117 Wn.

12018–2018
United States v. Ward green
scotus · 1980
1 sentence

2016Ward also relied on the “overwhelming evidence” it found “that Congress intended to create a penalty civil in all respects and quite weak evidence of any countervailing punitive purpose or effect . . . .” Id. ¶25 On balance, these Ward factors weigh against a holding that board disciplinary actions are sufficiently criminal to trigger a practitioner’s constitutional rights *667 against compelled testimony and evidence production.

12016–2016
Doe v. Pataki green
ca2 · 1997
1 sentence

2014For the second factor, whether the sanction has historically been regarded as punishment, Smith argues that this court should re-examine Ward's 90 Pataki, 120 F.3d at 1279 . 91 id 92 Ward, 123Wn.2dat502. 21 No. 69621-1-1 (Consolidated with No. 69622-0-l)/22 conclusion "[g]iven the development of the law since Ward was decided and the current regime permitting wide and indiscriminate dissemination of personal information about offenders to the public even when not 'relevant and necessary.'"93 To support his argument, Smith points to two recent cases, Wallace, and Doe v. Department of Public Saf

12014–2014
State v. Enquist green
washctapp · 2011
1 sentence

2014As the Enquist court observed when examining the transient offender provisions, although "weekly reporting was inconvenient, inconvenience alone does not make the statute punitive."69 Division Two saw no reason to deviate from Ward's analysis, and it held that 68 See Ward, 123 Wn.2d at 501 . 69 Enquist, 163 Wn.

12014–2014
Wallace v. State green
ind · 2009
1 sentence

2014For the second factor, whether the sanction has historically been regarded as punishment, Smith argues that this court should re-examine Ward's 90 Pataki, 120 F.3d at 1279 . 91 id 92 Ward, 123Wn.2dat502. 21 No. 69621-1-1 (Consolidated with No. 69622-0-l)/22 conclusion "[g]iven the development of the law since Ward was decided and the current regime permitting wide and indiscriminate dissemination of personal information about offenders to the public even when not 'relevant and necessary.'"93 To support his argument, Smith points to two recent cases, Wallace, and Doe v. Department of Public Saf

12014–2014
State v. Grier green
washctapp · 2009
1 sentence

2011Id. at 646, 208 P.3d 1221 ; see also Ward, 125 Wash.App. at 251 , 104 P.3d 670 (finding that jury's inquiry during deliberations suggested reasonable probability that jury would have selected lesser offense, if given); Pittman, 134 Wash. App. at 390 , 166 P.3d 720 (applying three-part Ward test and finding "reasonable likelihood" that jury would have convicted of lesser offense if given opportunity); In re Pers.

12011–2011
In Re Crace green
washctapp · 2010
2 sentences

2011Restraint of Crace, 157 Wash.App. 81, 109 , 236 P.3d 914 (2010) (finding all or nothing *1271 strategy to be an unreasonable trial tactic in light of the disparity in potential sentences for the lesser and greater offenses); State v. Breitung, 155 Wash.App. 606, 620 , 230 P.3d 614 (2010) [6] (applying three-part Ward test and finding all or nothing strategy unreasonably risky where evidence fell short of proving greater crime but could not support an acquittal); State v. Smith, 154 Wash.App. 272, 278 , 223 P.3d 1262 (2009) (holding that all or nothing strategy was not a legitimate trial tactic

2011Restraint of Crace, 157 Wash.App. 81, 109 , 236 P.3d 914 (2010) (finding all or nothing *1271 strategy to be an unreasonable trial tactic in light of the disparity in potential sentences for the lesser and greater offenses); State v. Breitung, 155 Wash.App. 606, 620 , 230 P.3d 614 (2010) [6] (applying three-part Ward test and finding all or nothing strategy unreasonably risky where evidence fell short of proving greater crime but could not support an acquittal); State v. Smith, 154 Wash.App. 272, 278 , 223 P.3d 1262 (2009) (holding that all or nothing strategy was not a legitimate trial tactic

12011–2011
State v. Pittman green
washctapp · 2006
1 sentence

2011Id. at 646, 208 P.3d 1221 ; see also Ward, 125 Wash.App. at 251 , 104 P.3d 670 (finding that jury's inquiry during deliberations suggested reasonable probability that jury would have selected lesser offense, if given); Pittman, 134 Wash. App. at 390 , 166 P.3d 720 (applying three-part Ward test and finding "reasonable likelihood" that jury would have convicted of lesser offense if given opportunity); In re Pers.

12011–2011
State v. Pittman green
washctapp · 2006
1 sentence

2011Id. at 646, 208 P.3d 1221 ; see also Ward, 125 Wash.App. at 251 , 104 P.3d 670 (finding that jury's inquiry during deliberations suggested reasonable probability that jury would have selected lesser offense, if given); Pittman, 134 Wash. App. at 390 , 166 P.3d 720 (applying three-part Ward test and finding "reasonable likelihood" that jury would have convicted of lesser offense if given opportunity); In re Pers.

12011–2011
State v. Breitung green
washctapp · 2010
2 sentences

2011Restraint of Crace, 157 Wash.App. 81, 109 , 236 P.3d 914 (2010) (finding all or nothing *1271 strategy to be an unreasonable trial tactic in light of the disparity in potential sentences for the lesser and greater offenses); State v. Breitung, 155 Wash.App. 606, 620 , 230 P.3d 614 (2010) [6] (applying three-part Ward test and finding all or nothing strategy unreasonably risky where evidence fell short of proving greater crime but could not support an acquittal); State v. Smith, 154 Wash.App. 272, 278 , 223 P.3d 1262 (2009) (holding that all or nothing strategy was not a legitimate trial tactic

2011Restraint of Crace, 157 Wash.App. 81, 109 , 236 P.3d 914 (2010) (finding all or nothing *1271 strategy to be an unreasonable trial tactic in light of the disparity in potential sentences for the lesser and greater offenses); State v. Breitung, 155 Wash.App. 606, 620 , 230 P.3d 614 (2010) [6] (applying three-part Ward test and finding all or nothing strategy unreasonably risky where evidence fell short of proving greater crime but could not support an acquittal); State v. Smith, 154 Wash.App. 272, 278 , 223 P.3d 1262 (2009) (holding that all or nothing strategy was not a legitimate trial tactic

12011–2011
State v. Bernhard green
wash · 1987
2 sentences

1992Mr. Ward acknowledges a sentence within the standard range may not be appealed; however, he contends State v. Bernhard, 108 Wn.2d 527, 535 , 741 P.2d 1 (1987), overruled in part on other grounds in State v. Shove, 113 Wn.2d 83 , 776 P.2d 132 (1989) gives the sentencing judge authority to impose the exceptional sentence he requested, a drug rehabilitation program in Texas.

1992Mr. Ward acknowledges a sentence within the standard range may not be appealed; however, he contends State v. Bernhard, 108 Wn.2d 527, 535 , 741 P.2d 1 (1987), overruled in part on other grounds in State v. Shove, 113 Wn.2d 83 , 776 P.2d 132 (1989) gives the sentencing judge authority to impose the exceptional sentence he requested, a drug rehabilitation program in Texas.

11992–1992
State v. Shove green
wash · 1989
2 sentences

1992Mr. Ward acknowledges a sentence within the standard range may not be appealed; however, he contends State v. Bernhard, 108 Wn.2d 527, 535 , 741 P.2d 1 (1987), overruled in part on other grounds in State v. Shove, 113 Wn.2d 83 , 776 P.2d 132 (1989) gives the sentencing judge authority to impose the exceptional sentence he requested, a drug rehabilitation program in Texas.

1992Mr. Ward acknowledges a sentence within the standard range may not be appealed; however, he contends State v. Bernhard, 108 Wn.2d 527, 535 , 741 P.2d 1 (1987), overruled in part on other grounds in State v. Shove, 113 Wn.2d 83 , 776 P.2d 132 (1989) gives the sentencing judge authority to impose the exceptional sentence he requested, a drug rehabilitation program in Texas.

11992–1992

Statutes the citing opinions construe

WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 2.06.040 (3)

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