Legal Opinion
State v. Swain
Court of Appeals of Washington
Decided September 24, 1998No. 17624-0-IIIPublishedCited by 5 opinions
1Per curiam
David Swain has moved for accelerated review of a superior court order filed on June 23, 1998, finding him incompetent to stand trial and committing him to Eastern State Hospital. We hold the order is not appeal-able as a matter of right and is not subject to discretionary review. We therefore dismiss Mr. Swain’s notice of appeal.
Mr. Swain is charged with second degree malicious mischief, RCW 9A.48.080(1). The charge arises from damage on May 11, 1998, to a mobile home allegedly owned by Richard A. Swain, Mr. Swain’s brother. The superior court ordered an examination pursuant to RCW…
2Cases cited6 opinions
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- State v. HarrisWashington Supreme Court · 1990
- State v. CrenshawCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1980
- State v. HicksCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1985
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