State v. Krause Supreme Court Opinion
Summary
The Washington Supreme Court has issued its opinion in State v. Krause, filed on March 26, 2026. This decision addresses an appeal from the Snohomish County Superior Court concerning a criminal matter. The opinion details the majority and dissenting opinions from the justices.
What changed
The Washington Supreme Court has filed its opinion in the case of State v. Krause, docket number 103,835-6. The opinion, authored by Justice Steven C. González, includes a majority opinion signed by several justices and a dissenting opinion authored by Justice Sheryl Gordon McCloud. The case originated from the Snohomish County Superior Court, with the judgment under review filed on October 19, 2022.
This is a final appellate court decision that sets precedent. Legal professionals and courts involved in criminal justice, particularly those dealing with cases related to sexual violence, should review the opinion to understand the legal reasoning and its implications for future cases. The decision may impact how similar cases are prosecuted or adjudicated within Washington State.
What to do next
- Review the Supreme Court's opinion in State v. Krause for understanding of legal precedent.
- Analyze potential impacts on ongoing or future criminal cases, especially those involving sexual violence.
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Supreme Court of the State of Washington Opinion Information Sheet
| Docket Number: | 103,835-6 |
| Title of Case: | State v. Krause |
| File Date: | 03/26/2026 |
| Oral Argument Date: | 10/21/2025 |
SOURCE OF APPEAL
| Appeal from Snohomish County Superior Court | |
| Docket No: | 17-1-00811-31 |
| Judgment or order under review | |
| Date filed: | 10/19/2022 |
| Judge signing: | Honorable Paul W. Thompson |
JUSTICES
| Debra L. Stephens | Signed Majority | |
| Charles W. Johnson | Signed Majority | |
| Barbara A. Madsen | Signed Majority | |
| Steven C. González | Majority Author | |
| Sheryl Gordon McCloud | Dissent Author | |
| Raquel Montoya-Lewis | Signed Majority | |
| G. Helen Whitener | Signed Majority | |
| Salvador A. Mungia | Signed Dissent | |
| Colleen M. Melody | Did Not Participate | |
| Mary I. Yu | Signed Majority | Justice Pro Tempore |
COUNSEL OF RECORD
| Counsel for Petitioner(s) | |
| | Edward E. Stemler |
| | Snohomish County Prosecuting Attorney's Office |
| | 3000 Rockefeller Ave., Ms504 |
| | Everett, WA, 98201 |
| Counsel for Respondent(s) | |
| | Todd Maybrown |
| | Allen Hansen Maybrown & Offenbecher PS |
| | 600 University St. Ste. 3020 |
| | Seattle, WA, 98101-4105 |
| Amicus Curiae on behalf of Sexual Violence Law Center | |
| | Riddhi Mukhopadhyay |
| | Sexual Violence Law Center |
| | 810 3rd Ave. Ste. 630 |
| | Seattle, WA, 98104-1620 |
| | |
| | Sara Marguerite Mooney |
| | Sexual Violence Law Center |
| | 810 3rd Ave. Ste. 630 |
| | Seattle, WA, 98104-1620 |
| | |
| | Yvonne Chin |
| | King County District Court |
| | 516 3rd Ave. Ste. E327 |
| | Seattle, WA, 98104-2389 |
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