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State v. Powell

Court of Appeals of Washington

Decided September 17, 1991No. 10777-9-IIIPublishedCited by 35 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtMunson, J.

Harry Norman Powell appeals his conviction on one count of first degree child molestation, contending (1) the verdict was not supported by sufficient evidence; (2) the prosecutor's closing argument was impermissibly flagrant; (3) a nude diagram should not have been admitted in evidence; and (4) the errors are cumulative, requiring reversal. We agree and reverse.

Kay Hill is a school district counselor at Regal Elementary School. Her job includes facilitating a personal safety education program for the students. In January 1989, following presentation of a movie used in this program, Windy D.,…

2Cases cited14 opinions

  1. Jackson v. VirginiaSupreme Court of the United States · 1979
  2. State v. CamarilloWashington Supreme Court · 1990
  3. State v. SwanWashington Supreme Court · 1990
  4. State v. BelgardeWashington Supreme Court · 1988
  5. State v. BaezaWashington Supreme Court · 1983

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3Cited by35 opinions

  1. In re the Personal Restraint of CrossWashington Supreme Court · 2014
  2. Norris v. MorganCourt of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · 2010
  3. State v. StithCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1993
  4. State v. EchevarriaCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1993
  5. State v. HarstadCourt of Appeals of Washington · 2009

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