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arguments defense in Washington

56 Washington opinions name it 2 courts 1924–2026 11 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
State v. Russellgreen
wash · 1994 · cited in 32 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2004–2026
2 sentences

2026The prosecutor, as an advocate, “is entitled to make a fair response to the arguments of defense counsel.” Russell, 125 Wn.2d at 87 .

2024State v. Russell, 125 Wn.2d 24, 87 , 882 P.2d 747 (1994), cert. denied, 514 U.S. 1129 (1995) (the prosecutor is entitled “to make a fair response to the arguments of defense counsel” and it is not misconduct to argue that the evidence does not support the defense’s theory of the case).

532
United States v. Tommy Hiettgreen
ca5 · 1978 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 1994–2015
2 sentences

2015But, "the prosecutor, as an advocate, is entitled to make a fair response to the arguments of defense counsel." Russell, 125 Wn.2d at 87 (citing United States v. Hiett, 581 F.2d 1199, 1204 (5th Cir. 1978)).

1994United States v. Hiett, 581 F.2d 1199, 1204 (5th Cir.1978).

22
State v. Browngreen
wash · 1997 · cited in 15 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2015–2025
2 sentences

2025Even so, “[a]s an advocate, the prosecuting attorney is entitled to make a fair response to the arguments of defense counsel.” State v. Brown, 132 Wn.2d 529, 566 , 940 P.2d 546 (1997).

2023The prosecutor asked the questions at issue here in response to a previous question by defense counsel regarding the potential relevance to Sergeant Rodriguez’s “assessment as an officer, whether someone has committed this type of crime in the past.” A prosecuting attorney “is entitled to make a fair response to the arguments of defense counsel.” State v. Brown, 132 Wn.2d 529, 566 , 940 P.2d 546 (1997).

115
State v. Browngreen
wash · 1997 · cited in 14 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2015–2025
2 sentences

2025Even so, “[a]s an advocate, the prosecuting attorney is entitled to make a fair response to the arguments of defense counsel.” State v. Brown, 132 Wn.2d 529, 566 , 940 P.2d 546 (1997).

2023The prosecutor asked the questions at issue here in response to a previous question by defense counsel regarding the potential relevance to Sergeant Rodriguez’s “assessment as an officer, whether someone has committed this type of crime in the past.” A prosecuting attorney “is entitled to make a fair response to the arguments of defense counsel.” State v. Brown, 132 Wn.2d 529, 566 , 940 P.2d 546 (1997).

114
State v. Carlylegreen
washctapp · 1996 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011State v. Haney, 125 Wash.App. 118, 123 , 104 P.3d 36 (2005); State v. Whelchel, 97 Wash.App. 813, 817 , 988 P.2d 20 (1999), review denied, 140 Wash.2d 1024 , 10 P.3d 405 (2000); see State v. Carlyle, 84 Wash.App. 33, 35-36 , 925 P.2d 635 (1996). [7] ¶ 19 Reviewing the parties' arguments under the framework established by the CrRs, we hold that the trial court committed an error of law by incorrectly applying CrR 4.2 legal theories to its ruling on a motion governed by CrR 7.8.

2011State v. Haney, 125 Wash.App. 118, 123 , 104 P.3d 36 (2005); State v. Whelchel, 97 Wash.App. 813, 817 , 988 P.2d 20 (1999), review denied, 140 Wash.2d 1024 , 10 P.3d 405 (2000); see State v. Carlyle, 84 Wash.App. 33, 35-36 , 925 P.2d 635 (1996). [7] ¶ 19 Reviewing the parties' arguments under the framework established by the CrRs, we hold that the trial court committed an error of law by incorrectly applying CrR 4.2 legal theories to its ruling on a motion governed by CrR 7.8.

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State v. Milesgreen
washctapp · 2007 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
1 sentence

2018“Arguments by the prosecution that shift or misstate the State’s burden to prove the defendant’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt constitute misconduct.” State v. Lindsay, 180 Wn.2d 423, 434 , 326 P.3d 125 (2014); see also State v. Miles, 139 Wn.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Washington. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (31)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Graham green
washctapp · 1990
2 sentences

2021In this regard, “[i]t is not misconduct for a prosecutor to argue that the evidence does not support the defense theory.” State v. Graham, 59 Wn.

2018In this regard, "[i]t is not misconduct for a prosecutor to argue that the evidence does not support the defense theory." State v. Graham, 59 Wn.

52015–2021
In re the Personal Restraint of Glasmann green
wash · 2012
2 sentences

2018Restraint of Glasmann, 175 Wn.2d 696, 704 , 286 P.3d 673 (2012). "[Tjhe prosecuting attorney is entitled to make a fair response to the arguments of defense counsel." State v. Brown, 132 Wn.2d 529, 566 , 940 P.2d 546 (1997).

2018Restraint of Glasmann, 175 Wn.2d 696, 704 , 286 P.3d 673 (2012). "[Tjhe prosecuting attorney is entitled to make a fair response to the arguments of defense counsel." State v. Brown, 132 Wn.2d 529, 566 , 940 P.2d 546 (1997).

42014–2018
Hittson v. Georgia green
scotus · 1995
2 sentences

2024State v. Russell, 125 Wn.2d 24, 87 , 882 P.2d 747 (1994), cert. denied, 514 U.S. 1129 (1995) (the prosecutor is entitled “to make a fair response to the arguments of defense counsel” and it is not misconduct to argue that the evidence does not support the defense’s theory of the case).

2024State v. Russell, 125 Wn.2d 24, 87 , 882 P.2d 747 (1994) (the State is entitled “to make a fair response to the arguments of defense counsel,” and it is not misconduct to argue that the evidence does not support the defense’s theory of the case), cert. denied, 514 U.S. 1129 (1995). 2.

32014–2024
State v. Gauthier green
washctapp · 2015
2 sentences

2016During rebuttal argument, the prosecutor “is entitled to make a fair response to the arguments of defense counsel.” State v. Gauthier, 189 Wn.

2016During rebuttal argument, the prosecutor "is entitled to make a fair response to the arguments of defense counsel." State v. Gauthier. 189 Wn.

32016–2018
State v. Stenson green
wash · 1997
2 sentences

2014That constitutes an appeal to the passions of the jury." A prosecutor "is entitled to make a fair response to the arguments of defense counsel"8 and has "wide latitude in closing argument to draw reasonable inferences from the evidence and to express such inferences to the jury."9 But "[i]t is improper for the prosecutor to disparagingly comment on defense counsel's role or impugn the defense lawyer's integrity."10 Here, defense counsel sought to undermine R.O.'s credibility by emphasizing and eliciting testimony 8 State v. Russell, 125 Wn.2d 24, 87 , 882 P.2d 747 (1994). 9 State v. Stenson. 1

2006Stenson, 132 Wn.2d at 719 . “[T]he prosecutor, as an advocate, is entitled to make a fair response to the arguments of defense counsel.” Russell, 125 Wn.2d at 87 .

32006–2014
State v. Thorgerson green
wash · 2011
2 sentences

2014That constitutes an appeal to the passions of the jury." A prosecutor "is entitled to make a fair response to the arguments of defense counsel"8 and has "wide latitude in closing argument to draw reasonable inferences from the evidence and to express such inferences to the jury."9 But "[i]t is improper for the prosecutor to disparagingly comment on defense counsel's role or impugn the defense lawyer's integrity."10 Here, defense counsel sought to undermine R.O.'s credibility by emphasizing and eliciting testimony 8 State v. Russell, 125 Wn.2d 24, 87 , 882 P.2d 747 (1994). 9 State v. Stenson. 1

2014That constitutes an appeal to the passions of the jury." A prosecutor "is entitled to make a fair response to the arguments of defense counsel"8 and has "wide latitude in closing argument to draw reasonable inferences from the evidence and to express such inferences to the jury."9 But "[i]t is improper for the prosecutor to disparagingly comment on defense counsel's role or impugn the defense lawyer's integrity."10 Here, defense counsel sought to undermine R.O.'s credibility by emphasizing and eliciting testimony 8 State v. Russell, 125 Wn.2d 24, 87 , 882 P.2d 747 (1994). 9 State v. Stenson. 1

22014–2017
State v. Gregory red
wash · 2006
2 sentences

2016App. 30, 37 , 354 P.3d 900 (2015); Gregory, 158 Wn.2d at 842 ; Russell, 125 Wn.2d at 87 .

2016App. 30, 37 , 354 P.3d 900 (2015); State v. Gregory. 158 Wn.2d 759, 842 , 147 P.3d 1201 (2006); State v. Russell. 125 Wn.2d 24, 87 , 882 P.2d 747 (1994).

22016–2016
State v. Stenson green
wash · 1997
2 sentences

2014That constitutes an appeal to the passions of the jury." A prosecutor "is entitled to make a fair response to the arguments of defense counsel"8 and has "wide latitude in closing argument to draw reasonable inferences from the evidence and to express such inferences to the jury."9 But "[i]t is improper for the prosecutor to disparagingly comment on defense counsel's role or impugn the defense lawyer's integrity."10 Here, defense counsel sought to undermine R.O.'s credibility by emphasizing and eliciting testimony 8 State v. Russell, 125 Wn.2d 24, 87 , 882 P.2d 747 (1994). 9 State v. Stenson. 1

2006Stenson, 132 Wash.2d at 719 , 940 P.2d 1239 . "[T]he prosecutor, as an advocate, is entitled to make a fair response to the arguments of defense counsel." Russell, 125 Wash.2d at 87 , 882 P.2d 747 .

22006–2014
One Juvenile Male v. United States green
scotus · 1998
1 sentence

2022But “the prosecuting attorney is entitled to make a fair response to the arguments of defense counsel.” State v. Brown, 132 Wn.2d 529, 566 , 940 P.2d 546 (1997), cert. denied, 523 U.S. 1007 (1998).

12022–2022
In re the Personal Restraint of Caldellis green
wash · 2016
2 sentences

2020Restraint of Caldellis, 187 Wn.2d 127, 143-44 , 385 P.3d 135 (2016).

2020Restraint of Caldellis, 187 Wn.2d 127, 143-44 , 385 P.3d 135 (2016).

12020–2020
Yurtis v. Phipps neutral
washctapp · 2008
1 sentence

2020App. 680, 693 , 181 P.3d 849 (2008). 12 No. 80689-1-I/13 In the same order denying Whitted’s motion to vacate and granting CR 11 sanctions, the court determined Whitted was a “vexatious litigant.”36 A court may impose limitations upon a vexatious litigant who abuses judicial process.37 The court ordered, “[I]f Mr. Whitted wishes to appear, either pro se or as a witness, in support of any further proceedings in this Court related to the Jordans that he do so in person, and not telephonically.”38 Whitted repeats the same arguments from his challenge to CR 11 sanctions.

12020–2020
State v. Lindsay green
wash · 2014
2 sentences

2018“Arguments by the prosecution that shift or misstate the State’s burden to prove the defendant’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt constitute misconduct.” State v. Lindsay, 180 Wn.2d 423, 434 , 326 P.3d 125 (2014); see also State v. Miles, 139 Wn.

2018“Arguments by the prosecution that shift or misstate the State’s burden to prove the defendant’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt constitute misconduct.” State v. Lindsay, 180 Wn.2d 423, 434 , 326 P.3d 125 (2014); see also State v. Miles, 139 Wn.

12018–2018
Crossen v. Skagit County green
wash · 1983
2 sentences

2017Thus, we decline to review these arguments unless Appellants’ instruction conference arguments were “‘sufficient to apprise the trial judge of the nature and substance of the objection[s].’” Washburn, 178 Wn.2d at 746 (quoting Crossen v. Skagit County, 100 Wn.2d 355, 358 , 669 P.2d 1244 (1983)).

2017Thus, we decline to review these arguments unless Appellants’ instruction conference arguments were “‘sufficient to apprise the trial judge of the nature and substance of the objection[s].’” Washburn, 178 Wn.2d at 746 (quoting Crossen v. Skagit County, 100 Wn.2d 355, 358 , 669 P.2d 1244 (1983)).

12017–2017
Washburn ex rel. Estate of Roznowski v. City of Federal Way green
wash · 2013
1 sentence

2017Thus, we decline to review these arguments unless Appellants’ instruction conference arguments were “‘sufficient to apprise the trial judge of the nature and substance of the objection[s].’” Washburn, 178 Wn.2d at 746 (quoting Crossen v. Skagit County, 100 Wn.2d 355, 358 , 669 P.2d 1244 (1983)).

12017–2017
State v. Gregory red
wash · 2006
1 sentence

2016App. 30, 37 , 354 P.3d 900 (2015); State v. Gregory. 158 Wn.2d 759, 842 , 147 P.3d 1201 (2006); State v. Russell. 125 Wn.2d 24, 87 , 882 P.2d 747 (1994).

12016–2016
State v. McKenzie green
wash · 2006
1 sentence

2015State v. McKenzie, 157 Wn.2d 44 , 53 n.2, 134 P.3d 221 (2006). ¶20 The prosecutor is entitled to make a fair response to the arguments of defense counsel.

12015–2015
State v. Lough green
wash · 1995
1 sentence

2015Id.

12015–2015
State v. McKenzie green
wash · 2006
1 sentence

2015State v. McKenzie, 157 Wn.2d 44 , 53 n.2, 134 P.3d 221 (2006). ¶20 The prosecutor is entitled to make a fair response to the arguments of defense counsel.

12015–2015
J. D. Behles & Associates v. Angel Project I, Ltd. green
scotus · 2000
1 sentence

2011Wilson v. City of Monroe, 88 Wash.App. 113, 117 , 943 P.2d 1134 (1997), review denied, 134 Wash.2d 1028 , 958 P.2d 318 (1998); Huntley v. Frito-Lay, Inc., 96 Wash.App. 398, 401-02 , 979 P.2d 488 (1999), cert. denied, 531 U.S. 818 , 121 S.Ct. 57 , 148 L.Ed.2d 24 (2000). ¶ 14 The Nurses' complaint asserts their claim on pure MWA grounds and the federal district court remanded the suit to state court after accepting the Nurses' arguments that their claim was based on a violation of state minimum wage law and did not require interpretation of the CBA.

12011–2011
Magic Restaurants, Inc. v. Bowie Produce Co. green
scotus · 2000
12011–2011
Kruger v. Garden District Ass'n green
scotus · 2000
1 sentence

2011Wilson v. City of Monroe, 88 Wash.App. 113, 117 , 943 P.2d 1134 (1997), review denied, 134 Wash.2d 1028 , 958 P.2d 318 (1998); Huntley v. Frito-Lay, Inc., 96 Wash.App. 398, 401-02 , 979 P.2d 488 (1999), cert. denied, 531 U.S. 818 , 121 S.Ct. 57 , 148 L.Ed.2d 24 (2000). ¶ 14 The Nurses' complaint asserts their claim on pure MWA grounds and the federal district court remanded the suit to state court after accepting the Nurses' arguments that their claim was based on a violation of state minimum wage law and did not require interpretation of the CBA.

12011–2011
Wilson v. City of Monroe green
washctapp · 1997
2 sentences

2011Wilson v. City of Monroe, 88 Wash.App. 113, 117 , 943 P.2d 1134 (1997), review denied, 134 Wash.2d 1028 , 958 P.2d 318 (1998); Huntley v. Frito-Lay, Inc., 96 Wash.App. 398, 401-02 , 979 P.2d 488 (1999), cert. denied, 531 U.S. 818 , 121 S.Ct. 57 , 148 L.Ed.2d 24 (2000). ¶ 14 The Nurses' complaint asserts their claim on pure MWA grounds and the federal district court remanded the suit to state court after accepting the Nurses' arguments that their claim was based on a violation of state minimum wage law and did not require interpretation of the CBA.

2011Wilson v. City of Monroe, 88 Wash.App. 113, 117 , 943 P.2d 1134 (1997), review denied, 134 Wash.2d 1028 , 958 P.2d 318 (1998); Huntley v. Frito-Lay, Inc., 96 Wash.App. 398, 401-02 , 979 P.2d 488 (1999), cert. denied, 531 U.S. 818 , 121 S.Ct. 57 , 148 L.Ed.2d 24 (2000). ¶ 14 The Nurses' complaint asserts their claim on pure MWA grounds and the federal district court remanded the suit to state court after accepting the Nurses' arguments that their claim was based on a violation of state minimum wage law and did not require interpretation of the CBA.

12011–2011
Huntley v. Frito-Lay, Inc. neutral
washctapp · 1999
2 sentences

2011Wilson v. City of Monroe, 88 Wash.App. 113, 117 , 943 P.2d 1134 (1997), review denied, 134 Wash.2d 1028 , 958 P.2d 318 (1998); Huntley v. Frito-Lay, Inc., 96 Wash.App. 398, 401-02 , 979 P.2d 488 (1999), cert. denied, 531 U.S. 818 , 121 S.Ct. 57 , 148 L.Ed.2d 24 (2000). ¶ 14 The Nurses' complaint asserts their claim on pure MWA grounds and the federal district court remanded the suit to state court after accepting the Nurses' arguments that their claim was based on a violation of state minimum wage law and did not require interpretation of the CBA.

2011App. 398, 401-02 , 979 P.2d 488 (1999), cert. denied, 531 U.S. 818 (2000). ¶14 The Nurses’ complaint asserts their claim on pure MWA grounds, and the federal district court remanded the suit to state court after accepting the Nurses’ arguments that their claim was based on a violation of state minimum wage law and did not require interpretation of the CBA.

12011–2011
State v. WHELECHEL green
washctapp · 1999
1 sentence

2011State v. Haney, 125 Wash.App. 118, 123 , 104 P.3d 36 (2005); State v. Whelchel, 97 Wash.App. 813, 817 , 988 P.2d 20 (1999), review denied, 140 Wash.2d 1024 , 10 P.3d 405 (2000); see State v. Carlyle, 84 Wash.App. 33, 35-36 , 925 P.2d 635 (1996). [7] ¶ 19 Reviewing the parties' arguments under the framework established by the CrRs, we hold that the trial court committed an error of law by incorrectly applying CrR 4.2 legal theories to its ruling on a motion governed by CrR 7.8.

12011–2011
Huntley v. Frito-Lay, Inc. green
washctapp · 1999
12011–2011
State v. Whelchel green
washctapp · 1999
12011–2011
State v. Haney neutral
washctapp · 2005
12011–2011
State v. Haney green
washctapp · 2005
1 sentence

2011State v. Haney, 125 Wash.App. 118, 123 , 104 P.3d 36 (2005); State v. Whelchel, 97 Wash.App. 813, 817 , 988 P.2d 20 (1999), review denied, 140 Wash.2d 1024 , 10 P.3d 405 (2000); see State v. Carlyle, 84 Wash.App. 33, 35-36 , 925 P.2d 635 (1996). [7] ¶ 19 Reviewing the parties' arguments under the framework established by the CrRs, we hold that the trial court committed an error of law by incorrectly applying CrR 4.2 legal theories to its ruling on a motion governed by CrR 7.8.

12011–2011
State v. Cerny green
wash · 1971
11972–1972
McGautha v. California green
scotus · 1971
11971–1971
Devoto v. United Auto Transportation Co. green
wash · 1924
11924–1924

Statutes the citing opinions construe

WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 2.06.040 (12) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 9.94A.535 (8) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 9A.44.010 (6) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 10.01.160 (5) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 9.94A.030 (5) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 9A.44.020 (5) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 7.68.035 (4) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 10.99.020 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 9A.32.020 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 9A.36.011 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 9A.36.120 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 9A.52.030 (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

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