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mental defense in Washington

8 Washington opinions name it 2 courts 2004–2022 2 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 (6)

CaseFollowedCited
Thomas Morgan v. B.J. Bunnell, Warden Attorney General of Californiagreen
ca9 · 1994 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
2 sentences

2004See, e.g., Hendricks, 70 F.3d at 1038 (where nearly 20 hours of mental health evaluation by defense experts revealed no basis for a mental defense, defense counsel was justified in the decision not to conduct further investigation into the matter); Morgan v. Bunnell, 24 F.3d 49, 52 (9th Cir. 1994) (attorney was justified in not pursuing a mental defense where two experts concluded the defendant was sane and a third expert could not reach a conclusion); Harris v. Vasquez, 949 F.2d 1497, 1525 (9th Cir. 1990) (even where there is a strong basis for a mental defense, an attorney may forgo that def

2004Personal Restraint Pet., App. 537). [267] Hendricks, 70 F.3d at 1038 ("In general, an attorney is entitled to rely on the opinions of mental health experts in deciding whether to pursue an insanity or diminished capacity defense."). [268] See, e.g., Hendricks, 70 F.3d at 1038 (where nearly 20 hours of mental health evaluation by defense experts revealed no basis for a mental defense, defense counsel was justified in the decision not to conduct further investigation into the matter); Morgan v. Bunnell, 24 F.3d 49, 52 (9th Cir.1994) (attorney was justified in not pursuing a mental defense where

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cluster 708222green
ca9 · 1995 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
2 sentences

2004See, e.g., Hendricks, 70 F.3d at 1038 (where nearly 20 hours of mental health evaluation by defense experts revealed no basis for a mental defense, defense counsel was justified in the decision not to conduct further investigation into the matter); Morgan v. Bunnell, 24 F.3d 49, 52 (9th Cir. 1994) (attorney was justified in not pursuing a mental defense where two experts concluded the defendant was sane and a third expert could not reach a conclusion); Harris v. Vasquez, 949 F.2d 1497, 1525 (9th Cir. 1990) (even where there is a strong basis for a mental defense, an attorney may forgo that def

2004Personal Restraint Pet., App. 537). [267] Hendricks, 70 F.3d at 1038 ("In general, an attorney is entitled to rely on the opinions of mental health experts in deciding whether to pursue an insanity or diminished capacity defense."). [268] See, e.g., Hendricks, 70 F.3d at 1038 (where nearly 20 hours of mental health evaluation by defense experts revealed no basis for a mental defense, defense counsel was justified in the decision not to conduct further investigation into the matter); Morgan v. Bunnell, 24 F.3d 49, 52 (9th Cir.1994) (attorney was justified in not pursuing a mental defense where

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State v. Davisgreen
wash · 2000 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
1 sentence

2004Personal Restraint Pet., App. 537). [267] Hendricks, 70 F.3d at 1038 ("In general, an attorney is entitled to rely on the opinions of mental health experts in deciding whether to pursue an insanity or diminished capacity defense."). [268] See, e.g., Hendricks, 70 F.3d at 1038 (where nearly 20 hours of mental health evaluation by defense experts revealed no basis for a mental defense, defense counsel was justified in the decision not to conduct further investigation into the matter); Morgan v. Bunnell, 24 F.3d 49, 52 (9th Cir.1994) (attorney was justified in not pursuing a mental defense where

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Robert Alton Harris v. Daniel Vasquez, Warden of California State Prison at San Quentingreen
ca9 · 1991 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
2 sentences

2004See, e.g., Hendricks, 70 F.3d at 1038 (where nearly 20 hours of mental health evaluation by defense experts revealed no basis for a mental defense, defense counsel was justified in the decision not to conduct further investigation into the matter); Morgan v. Bunnell, 24 F.3d 49, 52 (9th Cir. 1994) (attorney was justified in not pursuing a mental defense where two experts concluded the defendant was sane and a third expert could not reach a conclusion); Harris v. Vasquez, 949 F.2d 1497, 1525 (9th Cir. 1990) (even where there is a strong basis for a mental defense, an attorney may forgo that def

2004Harris, 949 F.2d at 1525 (quoting Strickland v. Washington, 466 U.S. 668, 690 , 104 S. Ct. 2052 , 80 L.

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98 Cal. Daily Op. Serv. 5877, 98 Daily Journal D.A.R. 8231, 98 Daily Journal D.A.R. 9244 Manuel Pina Babbitt v. Arthur Calderon, Wardengreen
ca9 · 1998 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
1 sentence

2004Personal Restraint Pet., App. 537). [267] Hendricks, 70 F.3d at 1038 ("In general, an attorney is entitled to rely on the opinions of mental health experts in deciding whether to pursue an insanity or diminished capacity defense."). [268] See, e.g., Hendricks, 70 F.3d at 1038 (where nearly 20 hours of mental health evaluation by defense experts revealed no basis for a mental defense, defense counsel was justified in the decision not to conduct further investigation into the matter); Morgan v. Bunnell, 24 F.3d 49, 52 (9th Cir.1994) (attorney was justified in not pursuing a mental defense where

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State v. Davisgreen
wash · 2000 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
2 sentences

2004Personal Restraint Pet., App. 537). [267] Hendricks, 70 F.3d at 1038 ("In general, an attorney is entitled to rely on the opinions of mental health experts in deciding whether to pursue an insanity or diminished capacity defense."). [268] See, e.g., Hendricks, 70 F.3d at 1038 (where nearly 20 hours of mental health evaluation by defense experts revealed no basis for a mental defense, defense counsel was justified in the decision not to conduct further investigation into the matter); Morgan v. Bunnell, 24 F.3d 49, 52 (9th Cir.1994) (attorney was justified in not pursuing a mental defense where

2004Personal Restraint Pet., App. 537). [267] Hendricks, 70 F.3d at 1038 ("In general, an attorney is entitled to rely on the opinions of mental health experts in deciding whether to pursue an insanity or diminished capacity defense."). [268] See, e.g., Hendricks, 70 F.3d at 1038 (where nearly 20 hours of mental health evaluation by defense experts revealed no basis for a mental defense, defense counsel was justified in the decision not to conduct further investigation into the matter); Morgan v. Bunnell, 24 F.3d 49, 52 (9th Cir.1994) (attorney was justified in not pursuing a mental defense where

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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 (6)

CaseCitedYears
Park Hill Corp. v. Sharp green
washctapp · 1991
2 sentences

2010Notably, no mental state language appears in that subsection. ¶ 15 After the adoption of the UFTA, Division Three examined the mental state requirement again in Park Hill Corp. v. Sharp, 60 Wash.App. 283 , 803 P.2d 326 (1991).

2010Notably, no mental state language appears in that subsection. ¶ 15 After the adoption of the UFTA, Division Three examined the mental state requirement again in Park Hill Corp. v. Sharp, 60 Wash.App. 283 , 803 P.2d 326 (1991).

32009–2010
Strickland v. Washington green
scotus · 1984
2 sentences

2004Harris, 949 F.2d at 1525 (quoting Strickland v. Washington, 466 U.S. 668, 690 , 104 S. Ct. 2052 , 80 L.

2004Personal Restraint Pet., App. 537). [267] Hendricks, 70 F.3d at 1038 ("In general, an attorney is entitled to rely on the opinions of mental health experts in deciding whether to pursue an insanity or diminished capacity defense."). [268] See, e.g., Hendricks, 70 F.3d at 1038 (where nearly 20 hours of mental health evaluation by defense experts revealed no basis for a mental defense, defense counsel was justified in the decision not to conduct further investigation into the matter); Morgan v. Bunnell, 24 F.3d 49, 52 (9th Cir.1994) (attorney was justified in not pursuing a mental defense where

22004–2004
State v. Clark green
wash · 2017
1 sentence

2022However, “[t]he label that trial counsel attaches to its proffered evidence cannot change the actual purpose for which the evidence is offered.” Clark, 187 Wn.2d at 651 .

12022–2022
State v. Soto green
washctapp · 1986
1 sentence

2021App. 839, 841 , 727 P.2d 999 (1986) (noting that “proof of second degree burglary is necessarily proof of first degree criminal trespass” because burglary has a higher mental state requirement); State v. Mounsey, 31 3 No. 99147-2 Madsen, J., concurring Wn.

12021–2021
State v. Mounsey green
washctapp · 1982
1 sentence

2021App. 511, 517-18, 643 P.2d 892 (1982) (holding that first degree criminal trespass is a lesser included offense of first degree burglary).

12021–2021
State v. Pawlyk green
wash · 1990
2 sentences

2017Cf State v. Pawlyk, 115 Wn.2d 457 , 800 P.2d 338 (1990).

2017Cf State v. Pawlyk, 115 Wn.2d 457 , 800 P.2d 338 (1990).

12017–2017

Statutes the citing opinions construe

WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 19.40.041 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 19.40.071 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 19.40.081 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 19.40.903 (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

CA 58 (1982–2025) IL 48 (1968–2026) OR 29 (1978–2026) TX 23 (1956–2025) OH 19 (1996–2023) TN 9 (1999–2012) WA 8 (2004–2022) MO 7 (1959–2015) CO 7 (1996–2023) UT 6 (2012–2020) VT 4 (1993–2021) HI 4 (2014–2025) KS 4 (2000–2018) WV 3 (1995–2016) LA 3 (1983–1997) MS 3 (2001–2023) MD 3 (2002–2017) WI 3 (1966–2002) MI 3 (1976–2021) MA 3 (1984–1999) AZ 3 (1976–2022) DC 2 (2017–2017) PA 2 (1995–1999) IN 2 (1970–2012) SD 2 (1999–2020) NY 2 (1995–2004) NV 2 (2015–2015) MT 2 (1927–2021)

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.

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