Houston Chronicle – John Leavitt: “Forget the calendar. [read post]

http://www.courts.wa.gov/opinions/pdf/837091.opn.pdf In his dissent, Justice Sanders agreed with the majority that article I, section 22 of the Washington Constitution affords greater protection in this instance than the Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution, but disagreed with the majority’s “ill-reasoned decision which interprets article I, section 22 as being compatible with inferences of tailoring during cross-examination. [read post]