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State v. Azpitarte

Washington Supreme Court

Decided March 9, 2000No. 68418-9PublishedCited by 73 opinions

1Per curiam

Richard Azpitarte seeks review of a Court of Appeals decision affirming his conviction for felony violation of a no-contact order. He contends that a second degree assault cannot serve as the predicate assault to enhance violation of a no-contact order from a gross misdemeanor to a felony under RCW 10.99.040(4). We agree.

FACTS

D.L. had a no-contact order against Azpitarte since April 1996. Despite the order, D.L went to Azpitarte’s home and stayed with him a few days in December 1996. When she wanted to leave on December 30, the two had an altercation. Each one alleged the other got violent.…

2Cases cited6 opinions

  1. Cox v. HeleniusWashington Supreme Court · 1985
  2. Washington State Coalition for the Homeless v. Department of Social & Health ServicesWashington Supreme Court · 1997
  3. State v. AmmonsWashington Supreme Court · 1998
  4. State v. AmmonsWashington Supreme Court · 1998
  5. State v. Board of Yakima County CommissionersWashington Supreme Court · 1994

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3Cited by73 opinions

  1. Amalgamated Transit Union Local 587 v. StateWashington Supreme Court · 2000
  2. State v. AzpitarteWashington Supreme Court · 2000
  3. State v. WardWashington Supreme Court · 2003
  4. State v. WardWashington Supreme Court · 2003
  5. State v. DeSantiagoWashington Supreme Court · 2003

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