Court Opinion

ID: 2758385
Source: CourtListenerOpinion
Date Created: 2014-12-08 22:08:14.483125+00
Date Added: 2024-06-11T11:10:43.270493
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IN THE COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

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       Per Curiam — Shaylor Black appeals from the sentence imposed after

she pleaded guilty to one count offourth degree assault (domestic violence) and
one count of misdemeanor violation of a court order (domestic violence). The

sentencing judge discussed race and gender comparisons as part ofthe reason
for imposing sentence. Such a discussion is impermissible, presenting an
appearance of bias. Accordingly, we accept the State's concession that the
sentence should be reversed and the matter remanded for resentencing before a

different judge.

       Reversed and remanded.

                        FOR THE COURT:

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