result without error in Washington

2020A constitutional error is harmless if we are “convinced beyond a reasonable doubt that any reasonable jury would have reached the same result without the error.” State v. Smith, 148 Wn.2d 122, 139 , 59 P.3d 74 (2002). “‘Jury instructions are sufficient when they allow counsel to argue their theory of the case, are not misleading, and when read as a whole properly inform the trier of fact of the applicable law.’” Aguirre, 168 Wn.2d at 363-64 (emphasis and internal quotations marks omitted) (quoting Keller, 146 Wn.2d at 249 ).

2018"Error is harmless 'if we are convinced beyond a reasonable doubt that any reasonable jury would have reached the same result without the error.' " Id. at 724 , 230 P.3d 576 (quoting State v. Smith, 148 Wash.2d 122 , 139, 59 P.3d 74 (2002) ).

2020A constitutional error is harmless if we are “convinced beyond a reasonable doubt that any reasonable jury would have reached the same result without the error.” State v. Smith, 148 Wn.2d 122, 139 , 59 P.3d 74 (2002). “‘Jury instructions are sufficient when they allow counsel to argue their theory of the case, are not misleading, and when read as a whole properly inform the trier of fact of the applicable law.’” Aguirre, 168 Wn.2d at 363-64 (emphasis and internal quotations marks omitted) (quoting Keller, 146 Wn.2d at 249 ).

2018"Error is harmless 'if we are convinced beyond a reasonable doubt that any reasonable jury would have reached the same result without the error.' " Id. at 724 , 230 P.3d 576 (quoting State v. Smith, 148 Wash.2d 122 , 139, 59 P.3d 74 (2002) ).

2020However, a constitutional error is harmless “if the appellate court is convinced beyond a reasonable doubt that any reasonable jury would have reached the same result without the error.” State v. Whelchel, 115 Wn.2d 708, 728 , 801 P.2d 948 (1990).

2020However, a constitutional error is harmless “if the appellate court is convinced beyond a reasonable doubt that any reasonable jury would have reached the same result without the error.” State v. Whelchel, 115 Wn.2d 708, 728 , 801 P.2d 948 (1990).

2009The test for determining whether a constitutional error is harmless is whether it appears "`beyond a reasonable doubt that the error complained of did not contribute to the verdict obtained.'" Neder v. U.S., 527 U.S. 1, 15 , 119 S.Ct. 1827 , 144 L.Ed.2d 35 (1999) (quoting Chapman v. Cal., 386 U.S. 18, 24 , 87 S.Ct. 824 , 17 L.Ed.2d 705 (1967)); see also State v. Easter, 130 Wash.2d 228, 242 , 922 P.2d 1285 (1996) (court finds constitutional error harmless only if convinced beyond a reasonable doubt that any reasonable jury would reach the same result without the error).

2009The test for determining whether a constitutional error is harmless is whether it appears "`beyond a reasonable doubt that the error complained of did not contribute to the verdict obtained.'" Neder v. U.S., 527 U.S. 1, 15 , 119 S.Ct. 1827 , 144 L.Ed.2d 35 (1999) (quoting Chapman v. Cal., 386 U.S. 18, 24 , 87 S.Ct. 824 , 17 L.Ed.2d 705 (1967)); see also State v. Easter, 130 Wash.2d 228, 242 , 922 P.2d 1285 (1996) (court finds constitutional error harmless only if convinced beyond a reasonable doubt that any reasonable jury would reach the same result without the error).

2018"Error is harmless 'if we are convinced beyond a reasonable doubt that any reasonable jury would have reached the same result without the error.' " Id. at 724 , 230 P.3d 576 (quoting State v. Smith, 148 Wash.2d 122 , 139, 59 P.3d 74 (2002) ).

2018"Error is harmless 'if we are convinced beyond a reasonable doubt that any reasonable jury would have reached the same result without the error.' " Id. at 724 , 230 P.3d 576 (quoting State v. Smith, 148 Wash.2d 122 , 139, 59 P.3d 74 (2002) ).

2012State v. Brown, 147 Wn.2d 330, 341 , 58 P.3d 889 (2002) (quoting Neder v. United States, 527 U.S. 1, 19 , 119 S. Ct. 1827 , 144 L.

2003State v. Brown, 147 Wn.2d 330, 341 , 58 P.3d 889 (2002).

2012State v. Brown, 147 Wn.2d 330, 341 , 58 P.3d 889 (2002) (quoting Neder v. United States, 527 U.S. 1, 19 , 119 S. Ct. 1827 , 144 L.

2003State v. Brown, 147 Wn.2d 330, 341 , 58 P.3d 889 (2002).

2021Williams, 144 Wn.2d at 213 .

2015Id. ¶50 Here, Homan was convicted as the result of a bench trial.

2020State v. Mayer, 184 Wn.2d 548, 566 , 362 P.3d 745 (2015). “[I]f trial error is of constitutional magnitude, prejudice is presumed[,] and the State bears the burden of proving it was harmless beyond a reasonable doubt.” State v. Coristine, 177 Wn.2d 370, 380 , 300 P.3d 400 (2013).

2020State v. Mayer, 184 Wn.2d 548, 566 , 362 P.3d 745 (2015). “[I]f trial error is of constitutional magnitude, prejudice is presumed[,] and the State bears the burden of proving it was harmless beyond a reasonable doubt.” State v. Coristine, 177 Wn.2d 370, 380 , 300 P.3d 400 (2013).

2020State v. Mayer, 184 Wn.2d 548, 566 , 362 P.3d 745 (2015). “[I]f trial error is of constitutional magnitude, prejudice is presumed[,] and the State bears the burden of proving it was harmless beyond a reasonable doubt.” State v. Coristine, 177 Wn.2d 370, 380 , 300 P.3d 400 (2013).

2020State v. Mayer, 184 Wn.2d 548, 566 , 362 P.3d 745 (2015). “[I]f trial error is of constitutional magnitude, prejudice is presumed[,] and the State bears the burden of proving it was harmless beyond a reasonable doubt.” State v. Coristine, 177 Wn.2d 370, 380 , 300 P.3d 400 (2013).

2020Fisher, 185 Wn.2d at 847 .

2020Fisher, 185 Wn.2d at 847 .

2009The test for determining whether a constitutional error is harmless is whether it appears "`beyond a reasonable doubt that the error complained of did not contribute to the verdict obtained.'" Neder v. U.S., 527 U.S. 1, 15 , 119 S.Ct. 1827 , 144 L.Ed.2d 35 (1999) (quoting Chapman v. Cal., 386 U.S. 18, 24 , 87 S.Ct. 824 , 17 L.Ed.2d 705 (1967)); see also State v. Easter, 130 Wash.2d 228, 242 , 922 P.2d 1285 (1996) (court finds constitutional error harmless only if convinced beyond a reasonable doubt that any reasonable jury would reach the same result without the error).

2009The test for determining whether a constitutional error is harmless is whether it appears "`beyond a reasonable doubt that the error complained of did not contribute to the verdict obtained.'" Neder v. U.S., 527 U.S. 1, 15 , 119 S.Ct. 1827 , 144 L.Ed.2d 35 (1999) (quoting Chapman v. Cal., 386 U.S. 18, 24 , 87 S.Ct. 824 , 17 L.Ed.2d 705 (1967)); see also State v. Easter, 130 Wash.2d 228, 242 , 922 P.2d 1285 (1996) (court finds constitutional error harmless only if convinced beyond a reasonable doubt that any reasonable jury would reach the same result without the error).

2000State v. Easter, 130 Wn.2d 228, 242 , 922 P.2d 1285 (1996) (citing State v. Aumick, 126 Wn.2d 422, 430 , 894 P.2d 1325 (1995)).

2000State v. Easter, 130 Wn.2d 228, 242 , 922 P.2d 1285 (1996) (citing State v. Aumick, 126 Wn.2d 422, 430 , 894 P.2d 1325 (1995)).

2021Guloy, 104 Wn.2d at 425 .

2020Assuming, without deciding, that the judge’s instructions commented on evidence, any error was harmless. 5 State v. Becker, 132 Wn.2d 54, 64 , 935 P.2d 1321 (1997). 5 No. 79266-1-I/6 A constitutional error is harmless if we are convinced beyond a reasonable doubt that any reasonable jury would have reached the same result without the error.6 If the evidence untainted by the error is so overwhelming that it necessarily leads to a finding of guilt, an appellate court will affirm the conviction. 7 Having reviewed the record, we are convinced beyond a reasonable doubt that the judge’s challenged i

2020A constitutional error is harmless if we are “convinced beyond a reasonable doubt that any reasonable jury would have reached the same result without the error.” State v. Smith, 148 Wn.2d 122, 139 , 59 P.3d 74 (2002). “‘Jury instructions are sufficient when they allow counsel to argue their theory of the case, are not misleading, and when read as a whole properly inform the trier of fact of the applicable law.’” Aguirre, 168 Wn.2d at 363-64 (emphasis and internal quotations marks omitted) (quoting Keller, 146 Wn.2d at 249 ).

2020Assuming, without deciding, that the judge’s instructions commented on evidence, any error was harmless. 5 State v. Becker, 132 Wn.2d 54, 64 , 935 P.2d 1321 (1997). 5 No. 79266-1-I/6 A constitutional error is harmless if we are convinced beyond a reasonable doubt that any reasonable jury would have reached the same result without the error.6 If the evidence untainted by the error is so overwhelming that it necessarily leads to a finding of guilt, an appellate court will affirm the conviction. 7 Having reviewed the record, we are convinced beyond a reasonable doubt that the judge’s challenged i

2018State v. Smith, 148 Wn.2d 122, 138-39 , 59 P.3d 74 (2002), abrogated on other grounds by Crawford v. Washington, 541 U.S. 36 , 124 S. Ct. 1354 , 158 L.

2018State v. Smith, 148 Wn.2d 122, 138-39 , 59 P.3d 74 (2002), abrogated on other grounds by Crawford v. Washington, 541 U.S. 36 , 124 S. Ct. 1354 , 158 L.

2001This presumption can be overcome only if the state “can show beyond a reasonable doubt that any reasonable jury would reach the same result without the error.” Id.

2001This presumption can be overcome only if the state "can show beyond a reasonable doubt that any reasonable jury would reach the same result without the error." Id.

1974Similarly in Snohomish County Bd. of Equalization v. Department of Revenue, 80 Wn.2d 262 , 493 P.2d 1012 (1972), we went to the merits of a constitutional claim at the instance of a county board, expressly holding, at page 265, that the county had standing. [17] *767 Based on more recent liberalized views of standing, and turning to the instant case, the petitioner school districts clearly have standing to challenge the constitutionality of that legislation which creates the State's system of public school financing.

1974Similarly in Snohomish County Bd. of Equalization v. Department of Revenue, 80 Wn.2d 262 , 493 P.2d 1012 (1972), we went to the merits of a constitutional claim at the instance of a county board, expressly holding, at page 265, that the county had standing. [17] *767 Based on more recent liberalized views of standing, and turning to the instant case, the petitioner school districts clearly have standing to challenge the constitutionality of that legislation which creates the State's system of public school financing.