Legal Opinion
State v. Jones
Washington Supreme Court
Decided February 9, 1984No. 49397-9, 49422-3PublishedCited by 92 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtStafford, J.
In these consolidated cases, we formulate guidelines for the exercise of discretion under ER 609(a)(1) and determine the appropriate harmless error standard for use under ER 609(a)(1). We affirm the Court of Appeals on a different ground with réspect to petitioner Jones, but reverse as to petitioner Young.
The facts of each case will be dealt with separately.
State v. Jones
On April 23, 1981, Jones and a companion, Clarence Williams, were arrested shortly after police observed them moving various items of property from Williams' car into Jones' adjacent motel room. The property found in Jones'…
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