State v. Finch

Supreme Court of Washington · Decided 1999-05-06

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Sanders, J. (concurring in part, dissenting in part) — I agree with the majority that Finch was unconstitutionally shackled; however, I cannot agree undermining the presumption of innocence is “harmless error” in the guilt phase of this proceeding. I would reverse, granting a new trial on all counts. The majority concludes the error was harmless with respect to the guilt phase…

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