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Washington Supreme Court alters sentencing structure for accomplices

A divided high court has overturned the exceptional sentence of a Pierce County man in a decision some believe will…

9 years ago

Supreme Court deals Pierce prosecutors another setback

The state’s high court ruled Wednesday that Pierce County prosecutors must disclose records related to a long-running sex abuse case…

9 years ago

State Supreme Court overturns conviction in Lakewood armored-car guard killing

High court says Pierce County prosecutors committed “flagrant” misconduct in the trial of Odies Walker and that he deserves a…

9 years ago

Washington Supreme Court orders new trial for cop killer’s driver

In a 9-0 decision, the high court ruled Dorcus Allen did not get a fair trial because Pierce County prosecutors…

9 years ago

Tacoma man charged with pointing laser at pilot arrested after not showing up in court

A Tacoma man accused of repeatedly shining a laser into the cockpit of a Washington State Patrol plane as it…

9 years ago

G. Helen Whitener to take Pierce County Superior Court seat

Gov. Jay Inslee has chosen G. Helen Whitener for a seat on the Pierce County Superior Court bench, the governor’s…

9 years ago

Pierce County to start mental health court

Judges hope the new court will help reduce the number of mentally ill inmates in the county jail and give…

9 years ago

State high court says two Clemmons helpers did not deserve exceptional sentences

The Washington Supreme Court, in a 5-4 decision, also tossed out the illegal gun possession convictions against two people who…

9 years ago

Fight over Casey Kasem’s medical records lands in Pierce County court

The radio legend’s widow wants St. Anthony Hospital in Gig Harbor to turn over all records from Kasem’s stay there…

9 years ago

University Place teacher to go through drug court after smoking heroin in school parking lot

A University Place teacher has pleaded guilty to smoking heroin in the school parking lot and to selling Oxycodone during…

9 years ago

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