State v. Newtson - Criminal Appeal Affirmed
Summary
Washington Court of Appeals Division III affirmed the lower court judgment in State v. Newtson, a criminal case from Stevens County Superior Court. Judge John Cooney authored the opinion, with Justices Tyson Hill and Megan Murphy concurring. The appellate court upheld the original judgment dated October 15, 2024, maintaining the conviction.
What changed
Washington Court of Appeals Division III reviewed and affirmed the Stevens County Superior Court judgment in a criminal case. The appellate court upheld the original conviction, with Judge Cooney authoring the majority opinion. Justices Hill and Murphy concurred in the decision.
Criminal defendants, defense attorneys, and prosecutors should be aware of this precedent as it may affect how similar issues are litigated in Washington courts. The affirmed conviction reinforces the standards applied by the lower court and may influence future criminal proceedings in the state.
What to do next
- Review the appellate ruling for precedent implications
- Monitor for any petition for review to the Washington Supreme Court
- Consult with legal counsel if facing similar criminal charges
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DO NOT CITE. SEE GR 14.1(a).
Court of Appeals Division III
State of Washington
Opinion Information Sheet
| Docket Number: | 40777-2 |
| Title of Case: | State of Washington v. Jori Lynn Newtson |
| File Date: | 04/07/2026 |
SOURCE OF APPEAL
| Appeal from Stevens Superior Court | |
| Docket No: | 23-1-00094-8 |
| Judgment or order under review | |
| Date filed: | 10/15/2024 |
| Judge signing: | Honorable Jessica Taylor Reeves |
JUDGES
| Authored by | John Cooney |
| Concurring: | Tyson Hill |
| | Megan Murphy |
COUNSEL OF RECORD
| Counsel for Appellant(s) | |
| | Dennis W. Morgan |
| | Attorney at Law |
| | Po Box 1019 |
| | Republic, WA, 99166-1019 |
| Counsel for Respondent(s) | |
| | Erika George |
| | Stevens County Prosecuting Attorney |
| | 215 S Oak Street |
| | Colville, WA, 99114 |
| | |
| | Will Morgan Ferguson |
| | Northwest Registered Agent |
| | 522 W Riverside Ave |
| | Suite N |
| | Spokane, WA, 99201-0580 |
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