Legal Opinion

State v. Moten

Court of Appeals of Washington

Decided June 1, 1999No. 42398-3-IPublishedCited by 16 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtGrosse, J.

— Moten appeals a standard range sentence he negotiated as part of a plea agreement. He claims the sentence is cruel and unusual punishment and a violation of equal protection, arguing that his sentence for criminal solicitation under RCW 9A.28.030 was longer than the sentence he would have received for attempt or conspiracy to commit an offense under RCW 69.50.407. But Moten specifically waived his right to appeal the sentence, and he does not challenge the jurisdiction of the court or the circumstances in which the plea was made. He received the benefit of his bargain. Accordingly, we…

2Cases cited12 opinions

  1. North Carolina v. AlfordSupreme Court of the United States · 1970
  2. Blackledge v. PerrySupreme Court of the United States · 1974
  3. Menna v. New YorkSupreme Court of the United States · 1975
  4. People v. PanizzonCalifornia Supreme Court · 1996
  5. Matter of Personal Restraint of MooreWashington Supreme Court · 1991

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3Cited by16 opinions

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  3. State v. AmosCourt of Appeals of Washington · 2008
  4. State v. AmosCourt of Appeals of Washington · 2008
  5. In Re Restraint of BowmanCourt of Appeals of Washington · 2001

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