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plain violation in Washington

60 Washington opinions name it 3 courts 1897–2026 5 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 (8)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Coverstonegreen
orctapp · 2014 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016See ORS 151.505(3) (“The court may not require a person to pay costs under this section unless the person is or may be able to pay the costs.”); ORS 161.665(4) (“The court may not sentence a defendant to pay costs under this section unless the defendant is or may be able to pay them.”); see also State v. Coverstone, 260 Or App 714, 716 , 320 P3d 670 (2014) (holding that it is plain error for a trial court to require a defendant to pay court-appointed attorney fees in the absence of legally sufficient evidence that defendant has the ability to pay the amount imposed).

2016See ORS 151.505(3) (“The court may not require a person to pay costs under this section unless the person is or may be able to pay the costs.”); ORS 161.665(4) (“The court may not sentence a defendant to pay costs under this section unless the defendant is or may be able to pay them.”); see also State v. Coverstone, 260 Or App 714, 716 , 320 P3d 670 (2014) (holding that it is plain error for a trial court to require a defendant to pay court-appointed attorney fees in the absence of legally sufficient evidence that defendant has the ability to pay the amount imposed).

12
Johnston v. Beneficial Management Corp. of Americagreen
wash · 1982 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 1995–2012
2 sentences

2012Corp. of Am., 96 Wn.2d 708, 713 , 638 P.2d 1201 (1982) (emphasis added).

2012Corp. of Am., 96 Wn.2d 708, 713 , 638 P.2d 1201 (1982) (emphasis added).

12
In re the Marriage of Eklundgreen
washctapp · 2008 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
1 sentence

2017See In re Marriage of Eklund, 143 Wn.

11
State v. Bossgreen
orccwashington · 2016 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016Id. at 58 ; see also State v. Boss, 278 Or App 380 , 374 P3d 1013 (2016) (trial court plainly erred by imposing $13,525 in court-appointed attorney fees when the only evidence in the record was that the defendant had a job at the time of the crime and had been looking at online job postings on a computer).

2016Id. at 58 ; see also State v. Boss, 278 Or App 380 , 374 P3d 1013 (2016) (trial court plainly erred by imposing $13,525 in court-appointed attorney fees when the only evidence in the record was that the defendant had a job at the time of the crime and had been looking at online job postings on a computer).

11
United States v. Michael Anthony Adamsgreen
ca3 · 2001 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
11
United States v. Joseph Brooks Robinson, United States of America v. Stanley Leon Obanion, Jr.green
ca4 · 2002 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
11
Haynes v. Central Business Property Co.green
wash · 1926 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 1940–1940
11
Koehler v. Black River Falls Iron Co.green
scotus · 1863 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 1917–1917
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 (55)

CaseCitedYears
In Re the Marriage of Humphreys green
washctapp · 1995
2 sentences

2020“In determining whether the facts support a finding of contempt, the court must strictly construe the order alleged to have been violated, and the facts must constitute a plain violation of the order.” In re Marriage of Humphreys, 79 Wn.

2018"In determining whether the facts support a finding of contempt, the court must strictly construe the order alleged to have been violated, and the facts must constitute a plain violation of the order." In re Marriage of Humphreys, 79 Wn.

122008–2026
State v. Williams green
wash · 1897
2 sentences

2020We acknowledged that article I, section 22 of the Washington State Constitution gives a defendant “the right to appear and defend in person” and that this right includes “the use of not only his mental but his physical faculties unfettered, and unless some impelling necessity 9 State v. Jackson (John W., Sr.), No. 97681-3 demands the restraint of a prisoner to secure the safety of others and his own custody, the binding of the prisoner in irons is a plain violation of the constitutional guaranty.” Williams, 18 Wash. at 51 .

2019Washington courts have long held that the right to appear and defend in person extends to “the use of not only his mental but his physical faculties unfettered, and unless some impelling necessity demands the restraint of a prisoner, to secure the safety of others and his own custody, the binding of the prisoner in irons is a plain violation of the constitutional guaranty.” State v. Williams, 18 Wash. 47, 51 , 50 P. 580 (1897).

101980–2023
Johnson v. United States green
scotus · 1997
2 sentences

2005Plain error analysis considers the situation where a party raises an issue for the first time on appeal and requires that party to show “(1) ‘error,’ (2) that is ‘plain,’ and (3) that *affect[s] substantial rights.’ ” Cotton, 535 U.S. at 631 (quoting Johnson v. United States, 520 U.S. 461, 466-67 , 117 S. Ct. 1544 , 137 L.

2005Plain error analysis considers the situation where a party raises an issue for the first time on appeal and requires that party to show “(1) ‘error,’ (2) that is ‘plain,’ and (3) that *affect[s] substantial rights.’ ” Cotton, 535 U.S. at 631 (quoting Johnson v. United States, 520 U.S. 461, 466-67 , 117 S. Ct. 1544 , 137 L.

42005–2022
STATE DEPT. OF ECOLOGY v. Tiger Oil Corp. green
washctapp · 2012
2 sentences

2018Where the trial court bases its contempt finding on a court order, the order "must be strictly construed in favor of the contemnor" and acts of the contemnor "must constitute a plain violation of the order." Dep't of Ecology v. Tiger Oil Corp., 166 Wn.

2016Where the superior court basis its contempt finding on a court order, the order "must be strictly construed in favor of the contemnor" and the facts found "must constitute a plain violation of the order." Dep't of Ecology v. Tiger Oil Corp.. 166 Wn.

42015–2020
United States v. Olano green
scotus · 1993
2 sentences

2022Under the plain error rule, “the defendant bears the burden of demonstrating that a plain error affected his substantial rights.” (Emphasis sic.) Perry at ¶ 14, citing United States v. Olano, 507 U.S. 725, 734 , 113 S.Ct. 1770 , 123 L.Ed.2d 508 (1993).

2022Under the plain error rule, “the defendant bears the burden of demonstrating that a plain error affected his substantial rights.” (Emphasis sic.) Perry at ¶ 14, citing United States v. Olano, 507 U.S. 725, 734 , 113 S.Ct. 1770 , 123 L.Ed.2d 508 (1993).

32005–2022
In re Rapid Settlements, LTD's Application for Approval of Transfer green
washctapp · 2015
2 sentences

2020In re Rapid Settlements, Ltd., 189 Wn.

2020When the trial court’s contempt finding is based on a court order, as here, “ ‘the order must be strictly construed in favor of the contemnor’ ” and “ ‘[t]he facts found must constitute a plain violation of the order.’ ” In re Rapid Settlements, Ltd., 189 Wn.

32018–2020
State v. Damon green
wash · 2001
2 sentences

2019This includes the right “to be brought into the presence of the court free from restraints.” State v. Damon, 144 Wn.2d 686, 690 , 25 P.3d 418 (2001). “[R]egardless of the nature of the court proceeding or whether a jury is present, it is particularly within the province of the trial court to determine whether and in what manner shackles or other restraints should be used.” State v. Walker, 185 Wn.

2018Our Supreme Court has “long recognized that a prisoner is entitled to be brought into the presence of the court free from restraints.” State v. Damon, 144 Wn.2d 686, 690 , 25 P.3d 418 (citing Williams, 18 Wash. at 50 ), as modified, 33 P.3d 735 (2001). “[R]egardless of the nature of the court proceeding or whether a jury is present, it is particularly within the province of the trial court to determine whether and in what manner shackles or other restraints should be used.” State 4 No. 49709-3-II v. Walker, 185 Wn.

22018–2019
State v. Damon green
wash · 2001
2 sentences

2019This includes the right “to be brought into the presence of the court free from restraints.” State v. Damon, 144 Wn.2d 686, 690 , 25 P.3d 418 (2001). “[R]egardless of the nature of the court proceeding or whether a jury is present, it is particularly within the province of the trial court to determine whether and in what manner shackles or other restraints should be used.” State v. Walker, 185 Wn.

2018Our Supreme Court has “long recognized that a prisoner is entitled to be brought into the presence of the court free from restraints.” State v. Damon, 144 Wn.2d 686, 690 , 25 P.3d 418 (citing Williams, 18 Wash. at 50 ), as modified, 33 P.3d 735 (2001). “[R]egardless of the nature of the court proceeding or whether a jury is present, it is particularly within the province of the trial court to determine whether and in what manner shackles or other restraints should be used.” State 4 No. 49709-3-II v. Walker, 185 Wn.

22018–2019
State v. Walker green
washctapp · 2015
2 sentences

2019This includes the right “to be brought into the presence of the court free from restraints.” State v. Damon, 144 Wn.2d 686, 690 , 25 P.3d 418 (2001). “[R]egardless of the nature of the court proceeding or whether a jury is present, it is particularly within the province of the trial court to determine whether and in what manner shackles or other restraints should be used.” State v. Walker, 185 Wn.

2018Our Supreme Court has “long recognized that a prisoner is entitled to be brought into the presence of the court free from restraints.” State v. Damon, 144 Wn.2d 686, 690 , 25 P.3d 418 (citing Williams, 18 Wash. at 50 ), as modified, 33 P.3d 735 (2001). “[R]egardless of the nature of the court proceeding or whether a jury is present, it is particularly within the province of the trial court to determine whether and in what manner shackles or other restraints should be used.” State 4 No. 49709-3-II v. Walker, 185 Wn.

22018–2019
United States v. Cotton green
scotus · 2002
2 sentences

2005Plain error analysis considers the situation where a party raises an issue for the first time on appeal and requires that party to show “(1) ‘error,’ (2) that is ‘plain,’ and (3) that *affect[s] substantial rights.’ ” Cotton, 535 U.S. at 631 (quoting Johnson v. United States, 520 U.S. 461, 466-67 , 117 S. Ct. 1544 , 137 L.

2005Thus, "[l]acking a formal verdict, the appellate court would be infringing the right to a jury trial by holding that no reasonable jury would have found otherwise." Id. (citing California v. Roy, 519 U.S. 2 , 117 S.Ct. 337, 339 , 136 L.Ed.2d 266 (1996) (Scalia, J., concurring)). [9] Plain error analysis considers the situation where a party raises an issue for the first time on appeal and requires that party to show "(1) `error,' (2) that is `plain,' and (3) that `affect[s] substantial rights.'" Cotton, 535 U.S. at 631 , 122 S.Ct. 1781 (quoting Johnson v. United States, 520 U.S. 461, 466-67 ,

22005–2005
State v. Hartzog green
wash · 1981
2 sentences

1999Hartzog, 96 Wash.2d at 398 , 635 P.2d 694 (quoting Williams, 18 Wash. at 51 , 50 P. 580 ).

1999Hartzog, 96 Wn.2d at 398 (quoting Williams, 18 Wash, at 51).

21999–1999
State v. International Typographical Union neutral
wash · 1960
2 sentences

1988State v. International Typographical Union, 57 Wn.2d 151, 158 , 356 P.2d 6 (1960); 17 C.J.S.

1988State v. International Typographical Union, 57 Wn.2d 151, 158 , 356 P.2d 6 (1960); 17 C.J.S.

21982–1988
State v. Winterstein green
wash · 2009
1 sentence

2026CCOs may “search an individual based only on a ‘well-founded or reasonable suspicion’” of a violation, a plain exception to the rule for the general public that requires “a warrant supported by probable cause.” Id. at 302 (quoting State v. Winterstein, 167 Wn.2d 620, 628 , 220 P.3d 1226 (2009)).

12026–2026
State v. Valdez neutral
utah · 2018
1 sentence

2026CCOs may “search an individual based only on a ‘well-founded or reasonable suspicion’” of a violation, a plain exception to the rule for the general public that requires “a warrant supported by probable cause.” Id. at 302 (quoting State v. Winterstein, 167 Wn.2d 620, 628 , 220 P.3d 1226 (2009)).

12026–2026
State v. Winterstein green
wash · 2009
1 sentence

2026CCOs may “search an individual based only on a ‘well-founded or reasonable suspicion’” of a violation, a plain exception to the rule for the general public that requires “a warrant supported by probable cause.” Id. at 302 (quoting State v. Winterstein, 167 Wn.2d 620, 628 , 220 P.3d 1226 (2009)).

12026–2026
In Re Marriage of Davisson neutral
washctapp · 2006
1 sentence

2026Id.

12026–2026
State Of Washington, V William Edward Lundstrom green
washctapp · 2018
1 sentence

2023App. 2d 388 , 393, 429 P.3d 1116 (2018) (quoting State v. Williams, 18 Wash. 47, 51 , 50 P. 580 (1897)).

12023–2023
State v. West green
ohio · 2022
1 sentence

2022Crim.R. 52(B) provides that “[p]lain errors or defects affecting substantial rights may be noticed although they were not brought to the attention of the court.” Under the plain-error standard, “the defendant bears the burden of ‘showing that but for a plain or obvious error, the outcome of the proceeding would have been otherwise, and reversal must be necessary to correct a manifest miscarriage of justice.’” State v. West, Slip Opinion No. 2022-Ohio-1556, ¶ 22 , quoting State v. Quarterman, 140 Ohio St.3d 464 , 2014-Ohio-4034 , 19 N.E.3d 900, ¶ 16 .

12022–2022
Schade v. Carnegie Body Co. green
ohio · 1982
2 sentences

2022“A ‘plain error’ is obvious and prejudicial although neither objected to nor affirmatively waived which, if permitted, would have a material adverse affect on the character and public confidence in judicial proceedings.” Schade v. Carnegie Body Co., 70 Ohio St.2d 207, 209 , 436 N.E.2d 1001 (1982).

2022“A ‘plain error’ is obvious and prejudicial although neither objected to nor affirmatively waived which, if permitted, would have a material adverse affect on the character and public confidence in judicial proceedings.” Schade v. Carnegie Body Co., 70 Ohio St.2d 207, 209 , 436 N.E.2d 1001 (1982).

12022–2022
State v. Hill green
ohio · 2001
2 sentences

2022Under such circumstances, the reviewing court’s reversal is itself properly reversed.” Until and unless determined otherwise, we shall adhere to established Supreme Court case law in conducting our plain-error review. when no objection was raised at trial, expanding Crim.R. 52(B) “would skew the Rule’s careful balancing of our need to encourage all trial participants to seek a fair and accurate trial the first time around against our insistence that obvious injustice be promptly redressed.” (Internal quotations omitted.) State v. Hill, 92 Ohio St.3d 191, 199 , 749 N.E.2d 274 (2001), quoting Jo

2022Under such circumstances, the reviewing court’s reversal is itself properly reversed.” Until and unless determined otherwise, we shall adhere to established Supreme Court case law in conducting our plain-error review. when no objection was raised at trial, expanding Crim.R. 52(B) “would skew the Rule’s careful balancing of our need to encourage all trial participants to seek a fair and accurate trial the first time around against our insistence that obvious injustice be promptly redressed.” (Internal quotations omitted.) State v. Hill, 92 Ohio St.3d 191, 199 , 749 N.E.2d 274 (2001), quoting Jo

12022–2022
State v. Perry green
ohio · 2004
2 sentences

2022A. Plain-Error Standard Generally, “[i]f the defendant failed to raise an error affecting substantial rights at trial, an appellate court reviews the error under the plain error standard in Crim.R. 52(B).” State v. Perry, 101 Ohio St.3d 118 , 2004-Ohio-297 , 802 N.E.2d 643, ¶ 14 .

2022A. Plain-Error Standard Generally, “[i]f the defendant failed to raise an error affecting substantial rights at trial, an appellate court reviews the error under the plain error standard in Crim.R. 52(B).” State v. Perry, 101 Ohio St.3d 118 , 2004-Ohio-297 , 802 N.E.2d 643, ¶ 14 .

12022–2022
State v. Rogers green
ohio · 2015
2 sentences

2022“An appellate court has discretion to notice plain error and therefore ‘is not required to correct it.’” Id., citing State v. Rogers, 143 Ohio St.3d 385 , 2015-Ohio-2459 , 38 N.E.3d 860, ¶ 23 .

2022“An appellate court has discretion to notice plain error and therefore ‘is not required to correct it.’” Id., citing State v. Rogers, 143 Ohio St.3d 385 , 2015-Ohio-2459 , 38 N.E.3d 860, ¶ 23 .

12022–2022
State v. Quarterman (Slip Opinion) green
ohio · 2014
2 sentences

2022Crim.R. 52(B) provides that “[p]lain errors or defects affecting substantial rights may be noticed although they were not brought to the attention of the court.” Under the plain-error standard, “the defendant bears the burden of ‘showing that but for a plain or obvious error, the outcome of the proceeding would have been otherwise, and reversal must be necessary to correct a manifest miscarriage of justice.’” State v. West, Slip Opinion No. 2022-Ohio-1556, ¶ 22 , quoting State v. Quarterman, 140 Ohio St.3d 464 , 2014-Ohio-4034 , 19 N.E.3d 900, ¶ 16 .

2022Crim.R. 52(B) provides that “[p]lain errors or defects affecting substantial rights may be noticed although they were not brought to the attention of the court.” Under the plain-error standard, “the defendant bears the burden of ‘showing that but for a plain or obvious error, the outcome of the proceeding would have been otherwise, and reversal must be necessary to correct a manifest miscarriage of justice.’” State v. West, Slip Opinion No. 2022-Ohio-1556, ¶ 22 , quoting State v. Quarterman, 140 Ohio St.3d 464 , 2014-Ohio-4034 , 19 N.E.3d 900, ¶ 16 .

12022–2022
United States v. Wiltberger green
scotus · 1820
2 sentences

2020Ed. 2d 757 (2019) (“[The rule of lenity] is founded on ‘the tenderness of the law for the rights of individuals’ to fair notice of the law ‘and on the plain principle that the power of punishment is vested in the legislative, not in the judicial department.’” (quoting United States v. Wiltberger, 18 U.S. (5 Wheat.) 76, 95 , 5 L.

2020Ed. 2d 757 (2019) (“[The rule of lenity] is founded on ‘the tenderness of the law for the rights of individuals’ to fair notice of the law ‘and on the plain principle that the power of punishment is vested in the legislative, not in the judicial department.’” (quoting United States v. Wiltberger, 18 U.S. (5 Wheat.) 76, 95 , 5 L.

12020–2020
Vasquez v. Hawthorne green
wash · 2001
1 sentence

2018Our Supreme Court has “long recognized that a prisoner is entitled to be brought into the presence of the court free from restraints.” State v. Damon, 144 Wn.2d 686, 690 , 25 P.3d 418 (citing Williams, 18 Wash. at 50 ), as modified, 33 P.3d 735 (2001). “[R]egardless of the nature of the court proceeding or whether a jury is present, it is particularly within the province of the trial court to determine whether and in what manner shackles or other restraints should be used.” State 4 No. 49709-3-II v. Walker, 185 Wn.

12018–2018
State v. Tiscornia green
orctapp · 2015
2 sentences

2016For example, in State v. Tiscornia, 272 Or App 753, 755 , 358 P3d 326 (2015), the only evidence in the record related to the defendant’s ability to pay showed that the defendant had been “working on houses, cleaning them” for a specific person “a couple of years ago.” We concluded that the court committed plain error in imposing $980 in court-appointed attorney fees based on that record because it did not give rise to a reasonable inference that the defendant “is or may be able” to pay court-appointed attorney fees.

2016For example, in State v. Tiscornia, 272 Or App 753, 755 , 358 P3d 326 (2015), the only evidence in the record related to the defendant’s ability to pay showed that the defendant had been “working on houses, cleaning them” for a specific person “a couple of years ago.” We concluded that the court committed plain error in imposing $980 in court-appointed attorney fees based on that record because it did not give rise to a reasonable inference that the defendant “is or may be able” to pay court-appointed attorney fees.

12016–2016
State v. Belen green
orctapp · 2016
12016–2016
Stella Sales, Inc. v. Johnson green
washctapp · 1999
12015–2015
Puckett v. United States green
scotus · 2009
12012–2012
Arizona v. Fulminante green
scotus · 1991
12012–2012
Fleming v. Goodwin green
ca8 · 1948
12011–2011
Carella v. California green
scotus · 1989
12005–2005
California v. Roy green
scotus · 1996
12005–2005
Noel v. State green
alaskactapp · 1988
11994–1994
United Business Commission v. City of San Diego green
calctapp · 1979
11983–1983
Pratt v. Hayes green
illappct · 1959
11983–1983
Virgil v. State green
wis · 1978
11982–1982
State v. Ollison green
wash · 1966
11980–1980
State v. Sawyer green
wash · 1962
11980–1980
State v. Maryott green
washctapp · 1971
11980–1980

Statutes the citing opinions construe

WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 7.21.010 (14) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 7.21.030 (10) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 2.06.040 (9) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 26.09.160 (8) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 10.95.030 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 26.09.140 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 9.94A.589 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 9.94A.753 (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

OH 5287 (1834–2026) IL 5007 (1872–2026) MI 2310 (1885–2026) MO 1849 (1900–2025) NC 1245 (1879–2026) CT 1032 (1859–2026) NJ 794 (1913–2026) CO 714 (1908–2026) OR 670 (1860–2026) TN 654 (1982–2026) GA 556 (1912–2026) MS 519 (1858–2026) MN 496 (1937–2026) UT 480 (1936–2026) AL 475 (1852–2026) WY 474 (1896–2026) NE 427 (1899–2026) DC 341 (1968–2026) MT 261 (1927–2026) HI 251 (1923–2026) VT 219 (1978–2026) WV 211 (1898–2026) DE 202 (1925–2026) AK 156 (1971–2026) OK 140 (1911–2025) SD 133 (1890–2026) NM 132 (1925–2026) MD 126 (1880–2026) NH 124 (1885–2025) WI 121 (1872–2026) NV 85 (1985–2026) PA 66 (1861–2026) TX 65 (1889–2025) VI 60 (2007–2025) IA 60 (1880–2025) WA 60 (1897–2026) ND 44 (1907–2026) NY 39 (1848–2025) KS 37 (1889–2026) CA 34 (1876–2026) SC 29 (1986–2026) AR 28 (1928–2026) LA 23 (1936–2016) ID 19 (1914–2025) FL 18 (1930–2016) VA 17 (1872–2025) IN 15 (1871–2006) ME 14 (1830–2025) GU 13 (2021–2025) MA 10 (1869–2024) RI 10 (1911–2013) KY 9 (1928–2023) AZ 7 (1932–2009)

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