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Procedural Issues

Practice Advisory – Legal Hierarchy

This advisory covers the hierarchy of the constitutions, statutes, court rules, local rules and ordinances – when does one control over another? What about preemption – and when does that apply?

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Name Change in Washington (1.2025)

This WDA Practice Advisory discusses the process and resources available for a Legal Name Change, with information specific to King County as an example.

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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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