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Wahleithner v. Thompson

Court of Appeals of Washington

Decided September 18, 2006No. 57101-0-IPublishedCited by 14 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtEllington, J.

¶1 John Wahleithner failed to comply with conditions of five suspended sentences, including three for drunk driving. Eventually, the trial judge revoked the suspended sentences and imposed all remaining time to be served consecutively, for a total of 44 months. Wahleithner contends his total sentence constitutes cruel punishment in violation of the state constitution. We reject this argument and affirm.

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¶2 In 1999 and then again in early 2001, Wahleithner pleaded guilty in Snohomish County District Court to driving under the influence (DUI), a gross misdemeanor. Wahleithner served 2 days…

2Cases cited26 opinions

  1. Solem v. HelmSupreme Court of the United States · 1983
  2. State v. ThorneWashington Supreme Court · 1996
  3. O'Neil v. VermontSupreme Court of the United States · 1892
  4. State v. ManussierWashington Supreme Court · 1996
  5. State v. ManussierWashington Supreme Court · 1996

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3Cited by14 opinions

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