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City of Seattle v. Filson

Washington Supreme Court

Decided November 10, 1982No. 48353-1, 48403-1PublishedCited by 16 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtRosellini, J.

The petitioners were charged in Seattle Municipal Court with offenses involving possible sentences of 6 months in jail and a $500 fine. Filson was charged with menacing, reckless endangerment, resisting arrest, and obstructing a public officer. Barlish was charged with operating a motor vehicle under the influence of intoxicants or drugs and the infraction of speeding. In each case a jury of 12 was demanded and denied. Filson obtained immediate discretionary review of the ruling. Barlish went to trial before a 6-person jury and then appealed to the superior court. The orders denying a…

2Cases cited20 opinions

  1. Callan v. WilsonSupreme Court of the United States · 1888
  2. Burch v. LouisianaSupreme Court of the United States · 1979
  3. State v. StrasburgWashington Supreme Court · 1910
  4. In re ClohertyWashington Supreme Court · 1891
  5. State ex rel. Mullen v. DohertyWashington Supreme Court · 1897

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3Cited by16 opinions

  1. State v. Ortega-MartinezWashington Supreme Court · 1994
  2. In Re Detention of PetersenWashington Supreme Court · 1999
  3. In re the Detention of PetersenWashington Supreme Court · 1999
  4. City of Pasco v. MacEWashington Supreme Court · 1983
  5. City of Seattle v. HeslerWashington Supreme Court · 1982

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