TVW Coverage - September 13, 2024
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The state’s Clemency and Pardons Board meets meets again today…
Two of three WA Courts of Appeals meet again today…
Bih-Ling Chang v. Peng Xie: Peng Xie challenges the trial court’s denial of his motion for an award of attorney fees and costs.?
State of Washington v. Nigel Sinclair Hogan: Hogan argues his murder conviction must be reversed because the Court permitted the State to strike a juror in violation of GR37, as well as other claims of error.
State of Washington v. Bernard Bellerouche: Bernard Bellerouche appeals his conviction of assault with a firearm in the first degree and unlawful possession of a firearm in the first degree.?He argues that race-based prosecutorial misconduct violated his constitutional right to a fair trial.?He also argues 1) the prosecutor’s closing argument improperly relied on facts not in evidence and 2) the trial court erred by admitting evidence that was not relevant and prejudicial.?Alternatively, he seeks remand to strike the victim penalty assessment and to correct a clerical error on the judgment and sentence.?
Lucid Group USA v State Licensing: Lucid Group appeals the Department of Licensing’s denial of its motor vehicle dealer license application.?Lucid Group argues RCW 46.96.185(1)(g) is inapplicable to its application.?Alternatively, Lucid argues the statute is unconstitutional if it is applicable.?
William Newcomer v. Michael Cohen et al: The Estate of Michael Cohen, Apex Penthouse Condos, LLC, and Apex Apartments I TIC, LLC appeal a judgment in William Newcomer’s favor following a bench trial where the court determined the outstanding debt owed under a promissory note after off-setting the value of a benefit where Newcomer was unjustly enriched.?Newcomer also appeals the denial of attorney fees and costs.
City of Bremerton v Rochelle Bright: May a conviction for violation of RCW 46.61.502 – driving under the influence (DUI) – be vacated under RCW 9.96.060?
Kinney v WA Dairy Commission.
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