This DOC chart illustrates step-by-step exactly how the Department of Corrections calculates an individual’s Earned Release Date (ERD) using sentence length, jail credits, and applicable earned-time credits.
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A roadmap of the major stages of a criminal case highlighting where prosecutorial misconduct may arise and the identifying advance strategies for for defenders to identify, address, and preserve those issues. Covers misconduct fro...
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A step-by-step flowchart for responding when prosecutorial misconduct occurs, from identifying the misconduct and making a timely objection through requesting a curative instruction, mistrial, or other appropriate remedy. Provides...
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A quick-reference chart identifying common forms of prosecutorial misconduct, the appropriate objection or response, and the applicable constitutional provisions. Designed to help defenders quickly identify the legal basis for an ...
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A comprehensive criminal defense case checklist covering the major stages of a case from pretrial through appeal. It provides defenders with a practical framework for reviewing charging documents, speedy trial, discovery, motions,...
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A collection of practical “can-opener” questions for misdemeanor defenders to use during voir dire. These open-ended questions are designed to get jurors talking, uncover attitudes and potential biases, and help defense attorn...
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A practical juror-scoring chart designed to help defenders evaluate potential jurors during voir dire using the deselection method.
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The Washington Sentencing Guidelines Manual is an essential sentencing resource for felony attorneys and this practice tool provides a bookmarked, defender-friendly version of the 2025 Sentencing Guidelines Manual, allowing users ...
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This practice tool provides a defender-focused summary of significant legislation considered during the 2026 Washington legislative session, including bills that passed and became law and important bills that failed to advance. It...
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A blank financial declaration to document a defendant’s financial circumstances in support of a motion to waive discretionary legal financial obligations or deferred prosecution fees. The form helps defenders present the informa...
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