Legal Opinion
In re the Personal Restraint of Baker
Court of Appeals of Washington
Decided June 16, 1986No. 15802-3-IPublishedCited by 2 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Johnsen, J.*
Leydell Baker has filed a personal restraint petition (PRP) alleging that his due process rights have been violated because the Department of Corrections has refused to recommend him for parole absent his participation in the Mutual Agreement Program (MAP) even though he is beyond his good time release date. We dismiss the petition.
On November 4, 1971, Baker was convicted of the first degree murder of his father-in-law. By special verdict, the jury recommended the death penalty. However, pursuant to State v. Baker, 81 Wn.2d 281, 501 P.2d 284 (1972), the State was precluded from…
2Cases cited13 opinions
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- Rains v. StateWashington Supreme Court · 1983
- In Re the Personal Restraint of HewsWashington Supreme Court · 1983
- In Re the Personal Restraint of HavertyWashington Supreme Court · 1984
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3Cited by2 opinions
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