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second prong test in Washington

72 Washington opinions name it 2 courts 1982–2025 10 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 (9)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Sublettgreen
wash · 2012 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014The second prong of the test is the " logic" prong, which requires us to determine "` whether public access plays a significant positive role in the functioning of the particular process in question. "' Sublett, 176 Wn.2d at 73 ( quoting Press -Enterprise Co. v. Superior Court, 478 U.S. 1, 8 , 106 S. 5 Although only four justices signed the lead opinion in Sublett, Justice Stephens' s concurrence created amajority who adopted the " experience and logic" test. 176 Wn.2d at 136 ( Stephens, J., concurring).

2014The second prong of the test is the " logic" prong, which requires us to determine "` whether public access plays a significant positive role in the functioning of the particular process in question. "' Sublett, 176 Wn.2d at 73 ( quoting Press -Enterprise Co. v. Superior Court, 478 U.S. 1, 8 , 106 S. 5 Although only four justices signed the lead opinion in Sublett, Justice Stephens' s concurrence created amajority who adopted the " experience and logic" test. 176 Wn.2d at 136 ( Stephens, J., concurring).

22
Department of Labor & Industries v. Avundesgreen
wash · 2000 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006See Avundes, 140 Wash.2d at 288 , 996 P.2d 593 . ¶ 23 To determine if a worker's relationship to his employment is essentially intermittent, we consider four factors: (1) the nature of the work, (2) the worker's intent, (3) the worker's relation with the current employer, and (4) the worker's work history.

2006See Avundes, 140 Wn.2d at 288 . ¶23 To determine if a worker’s relationship to his employment is essentially intermittent, we consider four factors: (1) the nature of the work, (2) the worker’s intent, (3) the worker’s relation with the current employer, and (4) the worker’s work history.

22
In Re the Marriage of Matsongreen
wash · 1986 · cited in 3 Washington opinions naming this issue, 1992–2009
2 sentences

1992See In re Marriage of Matson, 107 Wn.2d 479, 488 , 730 P.2d 668 (1986) (Pearson, J., concurring). 4 We make this assumption because the court focused almost entirely on the second prong of the analysis, that designed to ascertain procedural fairness.

1992See In re Marriage of Matson, 107 Wn.2d 479, 488 , 730 P.2d 668 (1986) (Pearson, J., concurring). 4 We make this assumption because the court focused almost entirely on the second prong of the analysis, that designed to ascertain procedural fairness.

13
Phillips v. City of Seattlegreen
wash · 1989 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
12
Marisa Bavand v. Onewest Bank Fsbgreen
washctapp · 2016 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
11
State v. Alexandergreen
wash · 1995 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
11
State v. Lawgreen
wash · 2005 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
11
Dept. of Labor and Industries v. AVUDESgreen
wash · 2000 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
11
United States v. Gilberto Pablo Alvarezgreen
ca5 · 1978 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 1982–1982
11

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 (57)

CaseCitedYears
State v. McCarty green
wash · 2000
2 sentences

2021McCarty, 140 Wn.2d at 425 . 6 No. 79348-9-I/7 However, if the required elements cannot be found, or even fairly implied, in the charging document, we do not reach the second prong of the test.

2021McCarty, 140 Wn.2d at 425 . 6 No. 79348-9-I/7 However, if the required elements cannot be found, or even fairly implied, in the charging document, we do not reach the second prong of the test.

72018–2022
Strickland v. Washington green
scotus · 1984
2 sentences

1999The second prong of this test is met by showing that there is "a reasonable probability that, but for counsel's unprofessional errors, the result of the proceeding would have been different." Id. at 694 , 104 S.Ct. 2052 .

1999The second prong of this test is met by showing that there is "a reasonable probability that, but for counsel's unprofessional errors, the result of the proceeding would have been different." Id. at 694 , 104 S.Ct. 2052 .

61999–2024
State v. Kjorsvik green
wash · 1991
2 sentences

2001If the first prong is satisfied, the court in applying the second prong of the test "may look beyond the face of the charging document to determine if the accused actually received notice of the charges he or she must have been prepared to defend against." Kjorsvik, 117 Wash.2d at 106 , 812 P.2d 86 .

2001If the first prong is satisfied, the court in applying the second prong of the test “may look beyond the face of the charging document to determine if the accused actually received notice of the charges he or she must have been prepared to defend against.” Kjorsvik, 117 Wn.2d at 106 .

42001–2019
State v. Paumier green
wash · 2012
2 sentences

2016In Wise and [State v.] Paumier[, 176 Wn.2d 29 , 288 P.3d 1126 (2012)], we clearly state that the trial court’s in-chambers questioning of potential jurors is structural error.

2016In Wise and [State v.] Paumier[, 176 Wn.2d 29 , 288 P.3d 1126 (2012)], we clearly state that the trial court’s in-chambers questioning of potential jurors is structural error.

32014–2016
State v. Pry green
wash · 2019
2 sentences

2025State v. Pry, 194 Wn.2d 745 , 753, 452 P.3d 536 (2019).

2025State v. Pry, 194 Wn.2d 745 , 753, 452 P.3d 536 (2019).

22025–2025
State v. McFarland green
wash · 1995
2 sentences

2024The second prong of the test requires the defendant to show that “counsel’s deficient representation prejudiced the defendant, i.e., there is a reasonable probability that, except for counsel’s unprofessional errors, the result of the -6- No. 83195-0-I/7 proceeding would have been different.” McFarland, 127 Wn.2d at 335 .

2021McFarland, 127 Wn.2d at 333-34 .

22021–2024
State v. Berlin green
wash · 1997
2 sentences

2018“It would be error to give an instruction not supported by the evidence.” State v. Berlin, 133 Wn.2d 541, 546 , 947 P.2d 700 (1997).

1999The first prong of the test is referred to as the “legal prong” and the second prong of the test is referred *887 to as the “factual prong.” Berlin, 133 Wn.2d at 546 .

21999–2018
State v. Sansone green
washctapp · 2005
2 sentences

2015Sansone, 127 Wn.

2015Sansone, 127 Wn.

22015–2015
State v. Wise green
wash · 2012
2 sentences

2014In [State v.] Wise[, 176 Wn.2d 1 , 288 P.3d 1113 (2012)] and [State v.] Paumier, [ 176 Wn.2d 29 , 288 P.3d 1126 (2012),] we clearly state that a trial court’s in-chambers questioning of potential jurors is structural error.

2014In [State v.] Wise[, 176 Wn.2d 1 , 288 P.3d 1113 (2012)] and [State v.] Paumier, [ 176 Wn.2d 29 , 288 P.3d 1126 (2012),] we clearly state that a trial court’s in-chambers questioning of potential jurors is structural error.

22014–2014
State v. Laplant green
washctapp · 2010
2 sentences

2014LaPlant, 157 Wn.

2014LaPlant, 157 Wn.

22014–2014
Press-Enterprise Co. v. Superior Court of Cal., County of Riverside green
scotus · 1986
2 sentences

2014The second prong of the test is the " logic" prong, which requires us to determine "' whether public access plays a significant positive role in the functioning of the particular process in question. ' Sublett, 176 Wn.2d at 73 ( quoting Press -Enterprise Co. v. Superior Court, 478 U.S. 1, 8 , 106 S. Ct. 2735 , 92 L.

2014The second prong of the test is the " logic" prong, which requires us to determine "` whether public access plays a significant positive role in the functioning of the particular process in question. "' Sublett, 176 Wn.2d at 73 ( quoting Press -Enterprise Co. v. Superior Court, 478 U.S. 1, 8 , 106 S. 5 Although only four justices signed the lead opinion in Sublett, Justice Stephens' s concurrence created amajority who adopted the " experience and logic" test. 176 Wn.2d at 136 ( Stephens, J., concurring).

22014–2014
State v. Thorne green
wash · 1996
2 sentences

2010"The burden is on the party challenging the classification to show that it is purely arbitrary." Thorne, 129 Wash.2d at 771 , 921 P.2d 514 . ¶ 11 Langstead's argument is under the second prong of the test.

2010“The burden is on the party challenging the classification to show that it is purely arbitrary.” Thorne, 129 Wn.2d at 771 . ¶11 Langstead’s argument is under the second prong of the test.

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

2010The issue he presents is whether reasonable grounds exist to distinguish between recidivists whose prior convictions are treated as aggravators for purposes of sentencing, and other recidivists for whom a prior conviction is treated as an element of the current offense. ¶ 12 Langstead bases his argument on the facts of State v. Roswell, 165 Wash.2d 186, 192 , 196 P.3d 705 (2008).

2010The issue he presents is whether reasonable grounds exist to distinguish between recidivists whose prior convictions are treated as aggravators for purposes of sentencing, and other recidivists for whom a prior conviction is treated as an element of the current offense. ¶12 Langstead bases his argument on the facts of State v. Roswell, 165 Wn.2d 186, 192 , 196 P.3d 705 (2008).

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

2010The issue he presents is whether reasonable grounds exist to distinguish between recidivists whose prior convictions are treated as aggravators for purposes of sentencing, and other recidivists for whom a prior conviction is treated as an element of the current offense. ¶ 12 Langstead bases his argument on the facts of State v. Roswell, 165 Wash.2d 186, 192 , 196 P.3d 705 (2008).

2010The issue he presents is whether reasonable grounds exist to distinguish between recidivists whose prior convictions are treated as aggravators for purposes of sentencing, and other recidivists for whom a prior conviction is treated as an element of the current offense. ¶12 Langstead bases his argument on the facts of State v. Roswell, 165 Wn.2d 186, 192 , 196 P.3d 705 (2008).

22010–2010
Gardner v. Loomis Armored, Inc. green
wash · 1996
2 sentences

2009Gardner, 128 Wash.2d at 941 , 913 P.2d 377 .

2009Gardner, 128 Wn.2d at 941 .

22009–2009
Casavant v. Norwegian Cruise Line, Ltd. green
massappct · 2005
2 sentences

2008Jack Oltman did not book the cruise until 13 days before the ship sailed. 14 ¶41 Casavant v. Norwegian Cruise Line, Ltd., 63 Mass. App. Ct. 785 , 829 N.E.2d 1171 (2005), on which the Oltmans heavily rely, is distinguishable.

2008Jack Oltman did not book the cruise until 13 days before the ship sailed. 14 ¶41 Casavant v. Norwegian Cruise Line, Ltd., 63 Mass. App. Ct. 785 , 829 N.E.2d 1171 (2005), on which the Oltmans heavily rely, is distinguishable.

22008–2008
Seeley v. State green
wash · 1997
2 sentences

2008However, "`[w]hen our rulers worry about our health, we should worry about our liberty.'" Joseph Sobran, The Wanderer 5 (June 26, 1997), quoted in Seeley v. State, 132 Wash.2d 776, 814 , 940 P.2d 604 (1997) (Sanders, J., dissenting). ś 121 Under the second prong of the test, we look to the necessity of the action to achieve that legitimate public purpose.

2008However, “ ‘[w]hen our rulers worry about our health, we should worry about our liberty.’ ” Joseph Sobran, The Wanderer 5 (June 26, 1997), quoted in Seeley v. State, 132 Wn.2d 776, 814 , 940 P.2d 604 (1997) (Sanders, J., dissenting). ¶120 Under the second prong of the test, we look to the necessity of the action to achieve that legitimate public purpose.

22008–2008
Seeley v. State green
wash · 1997
2 sentences

2008However, "`[w]hen our rulers worry about our health, we should worry about our liberty.'" Joseph Sobran, The Wanderer 5 (June 26, 1997), quoted in Seeley v. State, 132 Wash.2d 776, 814 , 940 P.2d 604 (1997) (Sanders, J., dissenting). ś 121 Under the second prong of the test, we look to the necessity of the action to achieve that legitimate public purpose.

2008However, “ ‘[w]hen our rulers worry about our health, we should worry about our liberty.’ ” Joseph Sobran, The Wanderer 5 (June 26, 1997), quoted in Seeley v. State, 132 Wn.2d 776, 814 , 940 P.2d 604 (1997) (Sanders, J., dissenting). ¶120 Under the second prong of the test, we look to the necessity of the action to achieve that legitimate public purpose.

22008–2008
Vallandigham v. Clover Park School District No. 400 green
wash · 2005
2 sentences

2007Vallandigham, 154 Wn.2d at 33 . ¶19 In addressing the second prong of the test, the court disapproved of two Court of Appeals cases that considered whether the steps the employer took to prevent injury were reasonable and whether they were effective.

2007Vallandigham, 154 Wash.2d at 33 , 109 P.3d 805 . ¶ 19 In addressing the second prong of the test, the court disapproved of two Court of Appeals cases that considered whether the steps the employer took to prevent injury were reasonable and whether they were effective.

22007–2007
Hope v. Larry's Markets green
washctapp · 2001
2 sentences

2007Vallandigham, 154 Wn.2d at 35 (citing Hope v. Larry’s Mkts., 108 Wn.

2007Vallandigham, 154 Wash.2d at 35 , 109 P.3d 805 (citing Hope v. Larry's Mkts., 108 Wash.App. 185, 195 , 29 P.3d 1268 (2001); Stenger v. Stanwood Sch.

22007–2007
State v. Morley green
wash · 1998
2 sentences

2006Lavery, 154 Wn.2d at 255-56 ; Morley, 134 Wn.2d at 606 . 2.

2006Lavery, 154 Wash.2d at 255-56 , 111 P.3d 837 ; Morley, 134 Wash.2d at 606 , 952 P.2d 167 . 2.

22006–2006
In re the Personal Restraint of Lavery green
wash · 2005
2 sentences

2006Lavery, 154 Wn.2d at 255-56 ; Morley, 134 Wn.2d at 606 . 2.

2006Lavery, 154 Wash.2d at 255-56 , 111 P.3d 837 ; Morley, 134 Wash.2d at 606 , 952 P.2d 167 . 2.

22006–2006
State v. Russell green
washctapp · 2001
2 sentences

2006App. 422, 442 , 16 P.3d 664 (2001). ¶54 If the elements of the foreign crime are not substantially similar to the analogous Washington crime, or if the foreign law is broader than Washington’s definition of a particular crime, the sentencing court may also look to factual comparability, the second prong of the test.

2006State v. Russell, 104 Wash.App. 422, 442 , 16 P.3d 664 (2001). ¶ 54 If the elements of the foreign crime are not substantially similar to the analogous Washington crime, or if the foreign law is broader than Washington's definition of a particular crime, the sentencing court may also look to factual comparability, the second prong of the test.

22006–2006
State v. Franks green
washctapp · 2001
2 sentences

2001But, “[a]pplying the first prong of the Kjorsvik test, the court looks at the face of the document only.” State v. Franks, 105 Wn.

2001But, "[a]pplying the first prong of the Kjorsvik test, the court looks at the face of the document only." State v. Franks, 105 Wash.App. 950, 957 , 22 P.3d 269 (2001).

22001–2001
State v. Bowerman green
wash · 1990
2 sentences

2000To meet the second prong of the test, the defendant must show that “but for the ineffective assistance, there is a reasonable probability that the outcome would have been different.” Bowerman, 115 Wn.2d at 808 .

2000To meet the second prong of the test, the defendant must show that, "but for the ineffective assistance, there is a reasonable probability that the outcome would have been different." Bowerman, 115 Wash.2d at 808 , 802 P.2d 116 .

22000–2000
McNeal v. Allen green
wash · 1980
2 sentences

2000In this case, the statute itself is silent as to this point, but this court "can assume that the legislature is aware of the doctrine of implied statutory causes of action...." Bennett, 113 Wash.2d at 919 , 784 P.2d 1258 (quoting McNeal, 95 Wash.2d at 274 , 621 P.2d 1285 ).

2000In this case, the statute itself is silent as to this point, but this court “can assume that the legislature is aware of the doctrine of implied statutory causes of action . . . .” Bennett, 113 Wn.2d at 919 (quoting McNeal, 95 Wn.2d at 277 ).

22000–2000
Bennett v. Hardy green
wash · 1990
2 sentences

2000In this case, the statute itself is silent as to this point, but this court "can assume that the legislature is aware of the doctrine of implied statutory causes of action...." Bennett, 113 Wash.2d at 919 , 784 P.2d 1258 (quoting McNeal, 95 Wash.2d at 274 , 621 P.2d 1285 ).

2000In this case, the statute itself is silent as to this point, but this court “can assume that the legislature is aware of the doctrine of implied statutory causes of action . . . .” Bennett, 113 Wn.2d at 919 (quoting McNeal, 95 Wn.2d at 277 ).

22000–2000
Jane Doe v. Boeing Company green
wash · 1993
21995–1995
State v. Vickers green
wash · 2002
12021–2021
State v. Warren green
wash · 2008
12021–2021
State v. Williams green
wash · 2007
12019–2019
State v. Hayes green
washctapp · 1996
12018–2018
State v. Fernandez-Medina green
wash · 2000
12018–2018
State v. Fernandez-Medina green
wash · 2000
12018–2018
State v. Berlin green
wash · 1997
12018–2018
In re the Personal Restraint of Yates green
wash · 2013
12014–2014
Pelczarski v. Southeastern Bank & Trust Co. green
scotus · 1980
12013–2013
State v. Thorne green
wash · 1996
12010–2010
Gardner v. Loomis Armored Inc. green
wash · 1996
12009–2009
Vallandigham v. CLOVER PARK SCHOOL DIST. green
wash · 2005
12007–2007

Statutes the citing opinions construe

WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 9A.56.190 (6) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 9A.76.050 (6) USC § 42u.s.c.1983 (5) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 2.06.040 (5) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 9.94A.030 (5) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 9.94A.535 (5) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 9.94A.589 (5) USC § 42u.s.c.1988 (4) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 9.41.040 (4) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 4.92.110 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 9.68A.090 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 9A.76.070 (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

TX 385 (1976–2026) CA 223 (1972–2026) IL 201 (1979–2026) OH 176 (1980–2026) PA 152 (1974–2026) GA 148 (1980–2026) NY 109 (1970–2026) CT 109 (1983–2026) FL 81 (1981–2024) NJ 80 (1979–2026) WA 72 (1982–2025) MS 58 (1984–2022) IN 50 (1989–2020) MO 48 (1984–2022) MI 41 (1982–2025) NC 40 (1975–2024) TN 39 (1980–2024) LA 37 (1981–2025) AR 36 (1979–2022) IA 34 (1979–2024) MN 34 (1977–2026) KS 33 (1989–2024) MD 32 (1980–2025) MT 31 (1978–2025) AL 31 (1989–2023) WI 29 (1991–2026) MA 29 (1996–2025) UT 26 (1982–2025) ID 26 (1991–2024) VA 25 (1974–2025) CO 22 (1971–2025) NM 22 (1980–2025) DC 19 (1972–2023) VT 19 (1988–2024) ME 18 (1978–2023) RI 17 (1984–2019) OR 17 (1984–2024) KY 16 (1991–2024) HI 15 (1994–2024) SD 15 (1985–2023) ND 14 (1986–2018) WV 12 (1991–2025) WY 12 (1991–2025) AZ 11 (1976–2026) SC 10 (1992–2023) DE 10 (1976–2023) NE 10 (1984–2025) NH 8 (1993–2020) OK 7 (2002–2025) NV 7 (1998–2023) AK 4 (1982–2009)

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