Opinion ID: 2633670
Heading Depth: 3
Heading Rank: 7

Heading: The cumulative error doctrine is inapplicable

Text: ś 65 Finally, Korum asserts that the cumulative error doctrine requires reversal, arguing that the combined errors of the trial court bolstered Mellick's credibility while undermining Korum's credibility. Korum argues that without Mellick's testimony his convictions could not stand. Cumulative error may warrant reversal, even if each error standing alone would otherwise be considered harmless. State v. Greiff, 141 Wash.2d 910, 929, 10 P.3d 390 (2000). However, as discussed above, Korum's claims of error are largely meritless or so minor that they do not warrant reversal. As a result, we cannot say that the combined errors warrant reversal. We hold that the cumulative error doctrine is inapplicable in this case.