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Avlonitis v. Seattle District Court

Washington Supreme Court

Decided May 27, 1982No. 47562-8, 47605-5PublishedCited by 37 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtStafford, J.

Avlonitis v. Seattle District Court (47562-8) and Seattle v. Campbell (47605-5) have been consolidated for review. Each involves the power of courts of limited jurisdiction to suspend sentences under statutes specifically applicable to district and to municipal courts, respectively.

Avlonitis

Petitioner Avlonitis appeared in Seattle District Court and entered a plea of guilty to simple assault, a gross misdemeanor with a maximum sentence of 1 year in the county jail. On February 22, 1979, the judge sentenced petitioner to 30 days in jail. It was suspended, however, provided petitioner would…

2Cases cited8 opinions

  1. State v. WanrowWashington Supreme Court · 1977
  2. Roza Irrigation District v. StateWashington Supreme Court · 1972
  3. John H. Sellen Construction Co. v. Department of RevenueWashington Supreme Court · 1976
  4. State v. MortrudWashington Supreme Court · 1978
  5. State v. FortunWashington Supreme Court · 1981

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3Cited by37 opinions

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  2. Lutheran Day Care v. Snohomish CountyWashington Supreme Court · 1992
  3. Addleman v. Board of Prison Terms and ParolesWashington Supreme Court · 1986
  4. City of Spokane v. Spokane CountyWashington Supreme Court · 2006
  5. City of Spokane v. County of SpokaneWashington Supreme Court · 2006

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