Legal Opinion

State v. Bryan

Court of Appeals of Washington

Decided June 23, 2008No. 59576-8-IPublishedCited by 1 opinion

1Opinion of the CourtCox, J.

¶1 Joshua Bryan challenges his sentence for two counts of residential burglary and one count of posses*357sion of a controlled substance on equal protection and due process grounds. He claims the sentence violates equal protection because there is no rational basis for distinguishing between those whose sentences are correct when imposed and those who are resentenced after discovery of an error in the initial sentencing. He also claims the sentence violates due process because it is arbitrary and completely unfair. We disagree with both contentions and affirm.

¶2 The State charged Bryan in…

2Cases cited21 opinions

  1. Yick Wo v. HopkinsSupreme Court of the United States · 1886
  2. Bearden v. GeorgiaSupreme Court of the United States · 1983
  3. Washington v. RecuencoSupreme Court of the United States · 2006
  4. State v. HughesWashington Supreme Court · 2005
  5. State v. WardWashington Supreme Court · 1994

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