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nonunanimity rule in Washington

11 Washington opinions name it 2 courts 2012–2017 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 (5)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Guzman Nuñezgreen
wash · 2012 · cited in 9 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2012–2017
2 sentences

2015See, In re Brockie, 178 Wn.2d at 539 (explaining that, on direct appeal in an uncharged alternative means case, the State has the opportunity to show harmlessness). 3We also reject Brown's challenge, in his statement of additional grounds, to the special verdict forms on the ground that they applied the nonunanimity rule overruled in State v. Nunez, 174 Wn. 2d 707, 709 , 285 P.3d 21 (2012).

2015Instead, he contends that trial court was required to give a nonunanimity instruction as required by State v. Bashaw, 169 Wn.2d 133, 146-47 , 234 P.3d 195 (2010), overruled by State v. Guzman Nunez, 174 Wn.2d 707 , 285 P.3d 21 (2012).

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State v. Bashawred
wash · 2010 · cited in 5 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2012–2015
2 sentences

2015Instead, he contends that trial court was required to give a nonunanimity instruction as required by State v. Bashaw, 169 Wn.2d 133, 146-47 , 234 P.3d 195 (2010), overruled by State v. Guzman Nunez, 174 Wn.2d 707 , 285 P.3d 21 (2012).

2015Prior to the Washington Supreme Court's recent decision in Guzman Nunez, the court in Bashaw recognized the nonunanimity rule developed in State v. Goldberg, 149 27 No. 29033-6-III State v. Stafford Wn.2d 888, 72 P.3d 1083 (2003), that "a unanimous jury decision is not required to find that the State has failed to prove the presence of a special fmding increasing the defendant's maximum allowable sentence." Bashaw, 169 Wn.2d at 146 .

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In re the Personal Restraint of Brockiegreen
wash · 2013 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015See, In re Brockie, 178 Wn.2d at 539 (explaining that, on direct appeal in an uncharged alternative means case, the State has the opportunity to show harmlessness). 3We also reject Brown's challenge, in his statement of additional grounds, to the special verdict forms on the ground that they applied the nonunanimity rule overruled in State v. Nunez, 174 Wn. 2d 707, 709 , 285 P.3d 21 (2012).

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Jones v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 1999 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
2 sentences

2012See Jones v. United States, 527 U.S. 373, 382 , 119 S. Ct. 2090 , 144 L.

2012See Jones v. United States, 527 U.S. 373, 382 , 119 S. Ct. 2090 , 144 L.

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Riehl v. Foodmaker, Inc.green
wash · 2004 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
2 sentences

2012We require “ ‘a clear showing that an established rule is incorrect and harmful before it is abandoned.’ ” Riehl v. Foodmaker, Inc., 152 Wn.2d 138, 147 , 94 P.3d 930 (2004) (quoting In re Rights to Waters of Stranger Creek, 77 Wn.2d 649, 653 , 466 P.2d 508 (1970)). ¶12 We now conclude that Goldberg’s nonunanimity rule is incorrect for two reasons: (1) the authority on which it relies does not support it and (2) it conflicts with our precedent. ¶13 First, Goldberg relies on CrR 6.16(a)(3) to support the proposition that the trial court cannot instruct the jury to continue deliberations when it

2012See Riehl, 152 Wn.2d at 147 .

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (2)

CaseNegativeCited
State v. Bashawred
wash · 2010 · cited in 5 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2012–2015
2 sentences

2015Instead, he contends that trial court was required to give a nonunanimity instruction as required by State v. Bashaw, 169 Wn.2d 133, 146-47 , 234 P.3d 195 (2010), overruled by State v. Guzman Nunez, 174 Wn.2d 707 , 285 P.3d 21 (2012).

2015Prior to the Washington Supreme Court's recent decision in Guzman Nunez, the court in Bashaw recognized the nonunanimity rule developed in State v. Goldberg, 149 27 No. 29033-6-III State v. Stafford Wn.2d 888, 72 P.3d 1083 (2003), that "a unanimous jury decision is not required to find that the State has failed to prove the presence of a special fmding increasing the defendant's maximum allowable sentence." Bashaw, 169 Wn.2d at 146 .

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State v. Bashawred
wash · 2010 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2013–2015
2 sentences

2015Instead, he contends that trial court was required to give a nonunanimity instruction as required by State v. Bashaw, 169 Wn.2d 133, 146-47 , 234 P.3d 195 (2010), overruled by State v. Guzman Nunez, 174 Wn.2d 707 , 285 P.3d 21 (2012).

2013State v. Goldberg. 149 Wn.2d 888 , 72 P.3d 1083 (2003), overruled on other grounds by Nunez. 174Wn.2d at 718-19; State v. Bashaw. 169 Wn.2d 133 , 234 P.3d 195 (2010), overruled on other grounds by Nunez, 174 Wn.2d at 718-19 . 80 See, e.g., Goldberg. 149 Wn.2d at 891-93 . 81 Bashaw. 169 Wn.2d at 147. 82 Id. at 147-48. 18 No. 67413-7-1/19 harmless.83 We therefore vacate the sentence enhancements.

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Also cited on this issue (7)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Goldberg red
wash · 2003
2 sentences

2015Prior to the Washington Supreme Court's recent decision in Guzman Nunez, the court in Bashaw recognized the nonunanimity rule developed in State v. Goldberg, 149 27 No. 29033-6-III State v. Stafford Wn.2d 888, 72 P.3d 1083 (2003), that "a unanimous jury decision is not required to find that the State has failed to prove the presence of a special fmding increasing the defendant's maximum allowable sentence." Bashaw, 169 Wn.2d at 146 .

2013He relies in each case on the nonunanimity rule for such verdicts articulated in State v. Bashaw, 169 Wn.2d 133 ,234 PJd 195 (2010) and State v. Goldberg, 149 Wn.2d 888 , 72 P.3d 1083 (2003).

62012–2015
State v. Goldberg red
wash · 2003
2 sentences

2013He relies in each case on the nonunanimity rule for such verdicts articulated in State v. Bashaw, 169 Wn.2d 133 ,234 PJd 195 (2010) and State v. Goldberg, 149 Wn.2d 888 , 72 P.3d 1083 (2003).

2013In Guzman Nunez, the Supreme Court overruled the nonunanimity rule for aggravating circumstances it had expressed in Bashaw and, before that, in State v. Goldberg, 149 Wn.2d 888 , 72 P.3d 1083 (2003).

52012–2013
Riehl v. Foodmaker, Inc. green
wash · 2004
1 sentence

2012We require “ ‘a clear showing that an established rule is incorrect and harmful before it is abandoned.’ ” Riehl v. Foodmaker, Inc., 152 Wn.2d 138, 147 , 94 P.3d 930 (2004) (quoting In re Rights to Waters of Stranger Creek, 77 Wn.2d 649, 653 , 466 P.2d 508 (1970)). ¶12 We now conclude that Goldberg’s nonunanimity rule is incorrect for two reasons: (1) the authority on which it relies does not support it and (2) it conflicts with our precedent. ¶13 First, Goldberg relies on CrR 6.16(a)(3) to support the proposition that the trial court cannot instruct the jury to continue deliberations when it

12012–2012
State v. Brett green
wash · 1995
2 sentences

2012In State v. Brett, we approved jury instructions that required unanimity to reject an aggravating factor for aggravated first degree murder. 126 Wn.2d 136, 173-74 , 892 P.2d 29 (1995).

2012In State v. Brett, we approved jury instructions that required unanimity to reject an aggravating factor for aggravated first degree murder. 126 Wn.2d 136, 173-74 , 892 P.2d 29 (1995).

12012–2012
In Re Stranger Creek green
wash · 1970
2 sentences

2012We require “ ‘a clear showing that an established rule is incorrect and harmful before it is abandoned.’ ” Riehl v. Foodmaker, Inc., 152 Wn.2d 138, 147 , 94 P.3d 930 (2004) (quoting In re Rights to Waters of Stranger Creek, 77 Wn.2d 649, 653 , 466 P.2d 508 (1970)). ¶12 We now conclude that Goldberg’s nonunanimity rule is incorrect for two reasons: (1) the authority on which it relies does not support it and (2) it conflicts with our precedent. ¶13 First, Goldberg relies on CrR 6.16(a)(3) to support the proposition that the trial court cannot instruct the jury to continue deliberations when it

2012We require “ ‘a clear showing that an established rule is incorrect and harmful before it is abandoned.’ ” Riehl v. Foodmaker, Inc., 152 Wn.2d 138, 147 , 94 P.3d 930 (2004) (quoting In re Rights to Waters of Stranger Creek, 77 Wn.2d 649, 653 , 466 P.2d 508 (1970)). ¶12 We now conclude that Goldberg’s nonunanimity rule is incorrect for two reasons: (1) the authority on which it relies does not support it and (2) it conflicts with our precedent. ¶13 First, Goldberg relies on CrR 6.16(a)(3) to support the proposition that the trial court cannot instruct the jury to continue deliberations when it

12012–2012
State v. Ammons green
wash · 2005
1 sentence

2012Because the legislature has authority to determine sentences, see Ammons, 105 Wn.2d at 179-80 , the nonunanimity rule cannot apply to aggravating circumstances found in the SRA.

12012–2012
State v. Ryan green
washctapp · 2011
1 sentence

2012State v. Ryan, 160 Wn.

12012–2012

Statutes the citing opinions construe

WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 9.94A.533 (5) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 2.06.040 (4) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 9.94A.589 (4) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 9.41.040 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 9.94A.535 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 9.94A.585 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 9A.36.021 (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

WA 11 (2012–2017) IL 9 (1989–1997) OR 3 (1992–2025) TX 3 (2009–2022) CA 3 (2011–2015) NJ 2 (1997–1997)

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