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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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
Perez v. Pappasgreen2 sentences2003The 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."). | 2 | 2 |
State v. Wardgreen1 sentence2011Id. 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. | 1 | 1 |
State v. Wardgreen1 sentence2011Id. 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. | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
Bolser v. Washington State Liquor Control Boardgreen2 sentences1998But 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 | 1 | 1 |
DFW Vending, Inc. v. Jefferson County, Tex.green2 sentences1998But 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 | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
State v. Ward
green
2 sentences2014As 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 . | 2 | 2011–2014 |
State v. Smith
green
2 sentences2011App. 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. | 2 | 2011–2011 |
State v. Breitung
neutral
2 sentences2011Restraint 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. | 2 | 2011–2011 |
State v. Smith
green
2 sentences2011Restraint 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. | 2 | 2011–2011 |
In re the Personal Restraint of Crace
green
2 sentences2011Restraint 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 | 2 | 2011–2011 |
Ward v. Richards & Rossano, Inc.
green
2 sentences2003The 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. | 2 | 2003–2003 |
State v. Kyllo
green
1 sentence2026Kyllo, 166 Wn.2d at 862 . | 1 | 2026–2026 |
State v. Arndt
green
1 sentence2026Arndt, 194 Wn.2d at 813 . | 1 | 2026–2026 |
State v. Mohamed
green
2 sentences2019Ward, 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. | 1 | 2019–2019 |
State v. Williams
green
2 sentences2018Although 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. | 1 | 2018–2018 |
United States v. Ward
green
1 sentence2016Ward 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. | 1 | 2016–2016 |
Doe v. Pataki
green
1 sentence2014For 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 | 1 | 2014–2014 |
State v. Enquist
green
1 sentence2014As 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. | 1 | 2014–2014 |
Wallace v. State
green
1 sentence2014For 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 | 1 | 2014–2014 |
State v. Grier
green
1 sentence2011Id. 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. | 1 | 2011–2011 |
In Re Crace
green
2 sentences2011Restraint 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 | 1 | 2011–2011 |
State v. Pittman
green
1 sentence2011Id. 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. | 1 | 2011–2011 |
State v. Pittman
green
1 sentence2011Id. 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. | 1 | 2011–2011 |
State v. Breitung
green
2 sentences2011Restraint 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 | 1 | 2011–2011 |
State v. Bernhard
green
2 sentences1992Mr. 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. | 1 | 1992–1992 |
State v. Shove
green
2 sentences1992Mr. 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. | 1 | 1992–1992 |
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.
Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.