State v. Witherspoon

Alvin Witherspoon appeals his juvenile court conviction on a charge of conspiracy to commit first degree robbery. His principal contention on appeal is that the trial court erred in failing to enter findings of fact and conclusions of law in support of its determination of guilt. We reverse the conviction and order dismissal of the charge.

Witherspoon was charged in Clallam County Juvenile Court with the crime of conspiracy to commit first degree robbery. He pleaded not guilty and the matter proceeded to trial. At trial, the State sought to show that Witherspoon had agreed to join with some…