State v. Sanchez-Radilla - Criminal Appeal
Summary
The Washington Court of Appeals Division II filed a published opinion in State v. Sanchez-Radilla (Docket 59912-1), a criminal appeal from Pierce County Superior Court. The three-judge panel, authored by Judge Bradley Maxa with concurrence from Judges Erik Price and Bernard Veljacic, issued this ruling on April 7, 2026.
What changed
The Washington Court of Appeals Division II issued a published opinion in this criminal appeal originating from Pierce County Superior Court. The court considered the appellant's challenges to the lower court's judgment entered on August 16, 2024, and rendered its decision on April 7, 2026. This published opinion carries precedential weight under Washington court rules.
Legal professionals and criminal practitioners in Washington state should note this decision as it may establish or clarify legal standards applicable to criminal proceedings. The opinion is designated as published in part, with the unpublished portion explicitly not citeable under GR 14.1(a).
What to do next
- Review the published opinion for case-specific holdings and legal reasoning
- Monitor for unpublished portions as noted under GR 14.1(a)
- Consult legal counsel for implications on pending or future criminal matters
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PUBLISHED IN PART. DO NOT CITE UNPUBLISHED PORTION. SEE GR 14.1(a).
Court of Appeals Division II
State of Washington
Opinion Information Sheet
| Docket Number: | 59912-1 |
| Title of Case: | State Of Washington, Respondent V Adrian Sanchez-radilla, Appellant |
| File Date: | 04/07/2026 |
SOURCE OF APPEAL
| Appeal from Pierce County Superior Court | |
| Docket No: | 22-1-02717-9 |
| Judgment or order under review | |
| Date filed: | 08/16/2024 |
| Judge signing: | Honorable Edmund Murphy |
JUDGES
| Authored by | Bradley Maxa |
| Concurring: | Erik Price |
| | Bernard Veljacic |
COUNSEL OF RECORD
| Counsel for Appellant(s) | |
| | Stephanie C Cunningham |
| | Attorney at Law |
| | 4616 25th Ave Ne |
| | Seattle, WA, 98105-4183 |
| Counsel for Respondent(s) | |
| | Kristie Barham |
| | Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney's Off |
| | 930 Tacoma Ave S Rm 946 |
| | Tacoma, WA, 98402-2171 |
| | |
| | Prosecuting Attorney Pierce County |
| | Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney |
| | 930 Tacoma Avenue S. Room 946 |
| | Tacoma, WA, 98402 |
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