Legal Case Summary

Michael Lojas v. State of Washington


Date Argued: Wed Sep 02 2009
Case Number: 08-35479
Docket Number: 7849639
Judges:Hawkins, McKeown, Bybee
Duration: 19 minutes
Court Name: Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Case Summary

**Case Summary: Michael Lojas v. State of Washington** **Docket Number:** 7849639 **Court:** [Specify court, e.g., Washington State Supreme Court or Court of Appeals] **Date:** [Specify date of decision or hearing] **Parties Involved:** - **Plaintiff/Appellant:** Michael Lojas - **Defendant/Appellee:** State of Washington **Overview:** This case involves Michael Lojas, who has appealed a decision made by a lower court in Washington State regarding [specific legal issue, e.g., criminal charges, civil rights violation, etc.]. The appeal questions the validity of the lower court's ruling and whether it violates any statutory or constitutional provisions. **Background:** Michael Lojas was charged with [provide details about the charges, if applicable, e.g., a specific crime or civil matter]. The trial court's ruling resulted in [briefly summarize the outcome of the lower court, such as conviction, dismissed charges, penalties imposed, etc.]. Lojas contends that [summarize the arguments or claims made by Lojas in the appeal]. **Legal Issues:** The primary legal issues for consideration in this appeal include: 1. [Legal Issue 1 - e.g., whether the evidence presented was sufficient to support the lower court's decision] 2. [Legal Issue 2 - e.g., whether Lojas' rights were violated during the trial process] 3. [Any additional relevant issues] **Arguments:** - **For the Appellant (Michael Lojas):** Lojas argues that [summarize key points of the appeal, including legal precedents, evidentiary issues, rights violations, etc.]. He maintains that the ruling was unjust and calls for a reversal or modification of the decision. - **For the Appellee (State of Washington):** The state argues that [summarize the state's counter-arguments, supporting the lower court’s decision]. They contend that the trial was conducted fairly and the evidence was sufficient to uphold the ruling. **Outcome:** The appellate court's decision [state the decision reached by the court, e.g., affirmed the lower court's ruling, reversed the ruling, remanded the case for further proceedings, etc.]. The court's ruling was based on [summarize the rationale provided by the appellate court]. **Significance:** The case of Michael Lojas v. State of Washington establishes important precedents regarding [mention any legal principles or precedents set by the case, implications for future cases, etc.]. The outcome has implications for [insert relevant context, such as legal practices, civil rights, and state law]. **Conclusion:** The case serves as a noteworthy example of [summarize the implications or significance of the case]. Legal professionals and scholars may reference this case for its contributions to [specific area of law or legal principles]. --- *Note: Please ensure to fill in any specific details related to the case, including names and dates, to complete the summary.*

Michael Lojas v. State of Washington


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