Category Archives: Domestic Violence Crimes

1. Constitutional Life Ring Curbed in State v. Hayes – By Blair Russ

   Jan 9, 2012 —

   Just last month, Division One of the Court of Appeals curbed the “manifest injustice” doctrine by its decision in State v. Hayes. The manifest injustice doctrine is the quintessential Constitutional life ring for the accused. This doctrine allows the appellate Court to review unchallenged issues at trial where the unchallenged issue is both obvious and … [More]

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2. Washington Criminal Caselaw Update – State v. Hayes (December 2011) – Confrontation Clause

   Dec 26, 2011 —

   In State v. Hayes Division I of the Court of Appeals rules on a messy bar room brawl involving two men fighting over a woman.  The woman gets involved and gets hurt.  The boyfriend, Mr. Hayes, ends up charged and convicted of Assault 2, a class B felony.  The appellate court upholds all portions of … [More]

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3. Seattle Police Domestic Violence Sergeant Arrested on Domestic Violence Charges

   Oct 27, 2011 —

   Any police department is most effective when it has the trust of the people it serves. But one of the quickest ways to erode that trust is for members of any law enforcement agency to disobey the laws they are sworn to enforce. An incident in Chelan County earlier this month is especially troubling. A … [More]

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4. Criminal Law and the Depression

   Oct 28, 2010 —

   Everyone can agree that the past few years have been tough. Americans are financially stressed like never before. People have lost their jobs; their nest eggs, and in some cases their homes.  There is however, a silver lining that has come with the recession. While it is definitely unexpected, it is a welcome change. According … [More]

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5. Domestic Violence Awareness

   Oct 23, 2010 —

   October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The Washington Attorney General, who is a supporter of ending the problem of domestic violence, will be joining others in a statewide display of purple lights in honor of victims and their families that have been affected by domestic violence. Unfortunately, this issue of domestic violence is a persistent … [More]

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