City of Seattle v. Holifield

¶1 This case addresses whether suppression of evidence is an available remedy under CrRLJ 8.3(b) and whether the prosecution may obtain a writ of review to correct errors of law made by a court of limited jurisdiction. We hold suppression of evidence is not an available remedy under CrRLJ 8.3(b). We also hold that the writ is available to correct errors of law and that the superior court erred in denying the writ. Therefore, we reverse.

Background

¶2 In 2008, respondents Matthew Jacob and Jacob Culley were each arrested and charged with driving while under the influence of alcohol (DUI). Each…