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State v. Haight

Citations: 217 P.3d 755; 166 Wash. 2d 1025; 2009 Wash. LEXIS 772Docket: 83113-1

Court: Washington Supreme Court; September 9, 2009; Washington; State Supreme Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

Petitioner Roger Lee Haight's motion for an extension of time to file a Petition for Review is granted by the Supreme Court of Washington. The court has also granted the Petition for Review and remanded the case to the Court of Appeals for reconsideration in light of the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Arizona v. Gant, 129 S.Ct. 1710 (2009). The order was agreed upon unanimously by the court's participating justices, including Chief Justice Alexander.

Legal Issues Addressed

Extension of Time to File Petition for Review

Application: The court granted the petitioner's request for additional time to file a Petition for Review, demonstrating the court's discretion in allowing extensions.

Reasoning: Petitioner Roger Lee Haight's motion for an extension of time to file a Petition for Review is granted by the Supreme Court of Washington.

Remand for Reconsideration in Light of New Precedent

Application: The case was remanded to the Court of Appeals to reassess their decision based on a new ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court, indicating the impact of higher court decisions on ongoing cases.

Reasoning: The court has also granted the Petition for Review and remanded the case to the Court of Appeals for reconsideration in light of the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Arizona v. Gant, 129 S.Ct. 1710 (2009).

Unanimous Agreement Among Justices

Application: The decision to grant the motion and remand the case was unanimously agreed upon by all participating justices, highlighting the collective agreement of the court.

Reasoning: The order was agreed upon unanimously by the court's participating justices, including Chief Justice Alexander.