Resources

Procedural Issues

Withdrawal of Guilty Plea Mistake, Misinformation (5.2023)

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Sheri’s Sidebar Edition 1

Edition #1   March 10, 2023 1) Right to an attorney: 1st, 6th, 14th Amendments 2) Court cannot impose sentencing condition to “obey all laws” – only DOC can 3) Expert witnesses cannot be impeached or cross exam...

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2022 Criminal Legislation Update Summary

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Court Rule Advocacy (10.2022)

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Prosecutorial Vindictiveness

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Sample Mitigation Package Settlement Cover Letter (5.2022)

This sample cover letter explains that material is being offered for settlement purposes only, pursuant to ER 408 and 410.

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Appointment of Counsel in CrR 7.8(b) Motion- 2022 Amendments to CrR 3.1, 7.8 (2.2022)

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Limits on Prosecutors’ Charging Decision (6.2021)

This WDA Practice Advisory discusses possible legal challenges to prosecutors' filing or threatening charges.

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Legislation Impacting Felony Practice 2021 (6.2021)

This WDA Practice Advisory highlights 2021 legislation impacting felony practice.

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Blake Research Memo re Resentencing Strategy Post Blake (4.2021)

Thanks to Brian Flaherty for this memo, also offered as a CLE handout for the 2021 Defender Conference for a session on Blake, Resentencing, and Ethics.

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