Legal Opinion

State v. Castro

Court of Appeals of Washington

Decided October 30, 2007No. 25533-6-IIIPublishedCited by 12 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtBrown, J.

¶1 Alvaro G. Castro appeals his second degree child molestation conviction, contending defense counsel was ineffective and the court violated his public trial rights and erred in imposing sentencing conditions. Finding no error, we affirm.

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¶2 In 2004, Mr. Castro molested C.S.H., Mr. Castro’s wife’s granddaughter. The State partly charged Mr. Castro with one count of second degree child molestation.

¶3 During jury voir dire, the jurors responded to questionnaires about any past history of sexual abuse and sexual offenses. The court held an in-chambers hearing to discuss Mr. Castro’s…

2Cases cited17 opinions

  1. State v. McFarlandWashington Supreme Court · 1995
  2. State v. Bone-ClubWashington Supreme Court · 1995
  3. State v. Bone-ClubWashington Supreme Court · 1995
  4. In re the Personal Restraint of OrangeWashington Supreme Court · 2004
  5. State v. DemeryWashington Supreme Court · 2001

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3Cited by12 opinions

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  3. State v. BenitezCourt of Appeals of Washington · 2013
  4. State v. LANGSTEADCourt of Appeals of Washington · 2010
  5. State v. LangsteadCourt of Appeals of Washington · 2010

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