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Offline rangerrebew

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Washington Supreme Court grants judges sweeping new powers to arbitrarily dismiss criminal cases
« on: July 31, 2025, 12:07:44 pm »
American News Jul 30, 2025

Washington Supreme Court grants judges sweeping new powers to arbitrarily dismiss criminal cases

Among the new factors judges are directed to consider are “the impact of a dismissal on the safety or welfare of the community,” and “the impact of a dismissal or lack of dismissal upon the confidence of the public in the criminal justice system.”

https://thepostmillennial.com/washington-supreme-court-grants-judges-sweeping-new-powers-to-arbitrarily-dismiss-criminal-cases#google_vignette
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Re: Washington Supreme Court grants judges sweeping new powers to arbitrarily dismiss criminal case
« Reply #1 on: July 31, 2025, 12:14:55 pm »
To paraphrase Judge Bork, just more Left Coast slouching toward anarchy.
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Re: Washington Supreme Court grants judges sweeping new powers to arbitrarily dismiss criminal case
« Reply #2 on: July 31, 2025, 02:23:10 pm »
Must be California’s fault
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Re: Washington Supreme Court grants judges sweeping new powers to arbitrarily dismiss criminal case
« Reply #3 on: July 31, 2025, 02:40:44 pm »
Moved to state govt category.
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Re: Washington Supreme Court grants judges sweeping new powers to arbitrarily dismiss criminal case
« Reply #4 on: July 31, 2025, 03:21:42 pm »
If they'll have a fit, you must acquit!

Chimp out prevention program.

De-fund some more police...

I admit I have never been to Washington (state), Oregon, or California. Not on my bucket list, either.
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