Legal Opinion

State v. Zigan

Court of Appeals of Washington

Decided February 16, 2012No. 29464-1-IIIPublishedCited by 16 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtBrown, J.

¶1 Ronald D. Zigan appeals his vehicular homicide exceptional sentencing based on egregious lack of remorse and rapid recidivism. He contends (1) the State failed to prove egregious lack of remorse beyond a reason*600able doubt, (2) the RCW 9.94A.535(3)(t) rapid recidivism language is constitutionally vague, and (3) his exceptional sentence lacked compelling reasons. In his statement of additional grounds for review (SAG), he argues he was denied effective assistance of counsel. We affirm.

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¶2 On July 19, 2009, Jeff and Mildred Kreider were riding their motorcycles when Mr. Zigan’s vehicle…

2Cases cited38 opinions

  1. Strickland v. WashingtonSupreme Court of the United States · 1984
  2. State v. McFarlandWashington Supreme Court · 1995
  3. State v. ThomasWashington Supreme Court · 2004
  4. State v. ThomasWashington Supreme Court · 2004
  5. State v. HendricksonWashington Supreme Court · 1996

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