2022 Criminal Legislation Update Summary

Court Rule Advocacy (10.2022)

Prosecutorial Vindictiveness

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.

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

Limits on Prosecutors’ Charging Decision (6.2021)

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

Legislation Impacting Felony Practice 2021 (6.2021)

This WDA Practice Advisory highlights 2021 legislation impacting felony practice.

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.

Statute of Limitations (5.2021)

This WDA Practice Advisory discusses the statute of limitations, including a breakdown of the changes to the statute of limitations for sex crimes in recent years.

When Accused Must be Present in Court: CrR 3.4 and CrRLJ 3.4, State v. Gelinas, and Bail Jump and Failure to Appear Statutes

The document includes a practice advisory that addresses the interactions between CrR 3.4 and CrRLJ 3.4, State v. Gelinas, and the statutes that criminalize bail jump and failure to appear. It also includes FAQs and a sample waive...