State v. Ollivier
312 P.3d 1
Wash.2013Background
- Ollivier, a registered sex offender, was jailed for 23 months awaiting trial following 22 continuances largely requested by defense counsel.
- The court allowed these continuances under CrR 3.3(f)(2); Ollivier did not object to the initial continuances but objected to most later ones.
- A search warrant for Ollivier’s apartment was based on an affidavit containing a misstatement about a red box of pornography; the warrant was executed, and property was seized after detectives posted a copy of the warrant.
- Forensic analysis found extensive child pornography on Ollivier’s computers; he was convicted of possession of depictions of minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct.
- The Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction; the Supreme Court held there was no constitutional speedy-trial violation and that the warrant affidavit, once misrepresentations are redacted, still supported probable cause; CrR 2.3(d) did not require pre-search delivery of the warrant.
Issues
| Issue | Plaintiff's Argument | Defendant's Argument | Held |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whether 23-month delay violated CrR 3.3 speedy-trial rules | Ollivier argues delay exceeding statutory limits violated CrR 3.3 | State contends defense counsel’s continuances were proper and did not prejudice | No CrR 3.3 violation; delay attributable to Ollivier’s defense preparations. |
| Whether the delay violated constitutional speedy-trial rights | Ollivier asserts presumption of prejudice and rights were violated | State argues delays were defense-driven and no prejudice shown | No constitutional violation; Barker factors weigh against Ollivier, with prejudice not shown. |
| Sufficiency of probable cause after redaction of misrepresentations | Redacted affidavit lacked probable cause | Redacted facts still establish probable cause | Probable cause remains after redactions; warrant valid. |
| CrR 2.3(d) requirement to provide copy of warrant before search | Ollivier claims no copy was provided pre-search | Rule allows posting copy if no one present | No violation; a copy was posted during the seizure. |
Key Cases Cited
- Doggett v. United States, 505 U.S. 647 (U.S. 1992) (presumed prejudice for lengthy delays; Barker framework guiding analysis)
- Barker v. Wingo, 407 U.S. 514 (U.S. 1972) (balance factors for speedy-trial claims; threshold presumptive prejudice)
- Iniguez, 67 Wn.2d 273? hmm (2009) (Washington parallel to Sixth Amendment analysis; Barker factors)
- State v. Campbell, 103 Wn.2d 1 (Wash. 1984) (counsel may waive trial date to ensure effective representation)
- Britton (Britton v. United States?), 556 U.S. 81 (U.S. 2009) (delay caused by defense counsel weighs against defendant; Brillon discussion)
- Kyles v. Whitley, 514 U.S. 419 (U.S. 1995) (materiality of suppressed evidence; Brady-related discussion)
- Chamberlin, 161 Wn.2d 30 (Wash. 2007) (confidential/informant reliability standard Aguilar/Spinelli applied)
- Lyons, 174 Wn.2d 354 (Wash. 2012) (adopts Aguilar/Spinelli for informants; reliability assessment)
- Aguilar v. Texas, 378 U.S. 108 (U.S. 1964) (Abandoned in Gates; still cited for informant credibility framework)
