Washington Supreme Court· 4/24/1980

State v. Smith

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610 P.2d 869
93 Wash. 2d 329
1980 Wash. LEXIS 1285

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holding that a possible 5-year sentence for felonious possession of marijuana does not constitute cruel and unusual punishment
holding that a possible 5-year sentence for felonious possession of marijuana does not constitute cruel and unusual punishment
finding that marijuana use “creates a euphoric state of intoxication which impedes learning, incentive, efficiency, and, importantly, motor coordination”
decided prior to Plyler v. Doe, supra; noting confusion and rejecting enhanced scrutiny in favor of rational relationship test
decided prior to Plyler v. Doe, supra ; noting confusion and rejecting enhanced scrutiny in favor of rational relationship test
“if the affidavit or testimony reveals nothing more than a declaration of suspicion and belief, it is legally insufficient”

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Judges: Rosellini, Dolliver

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