State v. Hudson
Court of Appeals of Washington
1Opinion of the CourtArmstrong, J.
¶1 Eugene Hudson appeals his third degree rape conviction, arguing that the trial court improperly allowed two experts to opine as to his guilt. We agree and, therefore, reverse his conviction and remand for a new trial. Hudson raises other evidentiary issues; we address only those likely to arise on retrial.
FACTS
¶2 One evening, Hudson and his wife,1 Nicole Tillis, went to the home of Jonathan and Lisa McHenry to socialize. Krystal Whitcher, another friend of Lisa McHenry and Tillis, was also there. The group consumed alcohol together for a couple hours, then went to a bar where they…
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2Cases cited28 opinions
- State v. GuloyWashington Supreme Court · 1985
- In Re DavisWashington Supreme Court · 2004
- In re the Personal Restraint of DavisWashington Supreme Court · 2004
- State v. CunninghamWashington Supreme Court · 1980
- State v. DemeryWashington Supreme Court · 2001
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3Cited by22 opinions
- State v. SlocumCourt of Appeals of Washington · 2014
- Damian Schwarz v. Susan M. SchwarzCourt of Appeals of Washington · 2016
- State v. JohnsonCourt of Appeals of Washington · 2009
- State v. CoronaCourt of Appeals of Washington · 2011
- City Of Seattle v. Jeffrey LevesqueCourt of Appeals of Washington · 2020
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