Legal Opinion

State v. Tyler

Washington Supreme Court

Decided August 2, 2018No. 93770-2PublishedCited by 15 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtStephens, J.

*437¶ 1 Robert Tyler challenges his conviction for possession of a stolen vehicle. Relying on State v. Hickman , 135 Wash.2d 97, 954 P.2d 900 (1998), he contends that the State was required to prove he engaged in all the actions that constitute "possession" of a stolen vehicle because these were listed in the to-convict jury instruction. Further arguing that the evidence is insufficient to prove he "disposed of" a stolen vehicle, Tyler argues that his conviction must be reversed and the case dismissed with prejudice.

¶ 2 We affirm Tyler's conviction, although on different grounds than those relied…

2Cases cited38 opinions

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  3. State v. PirtleWashington Supreme Court · 1995
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3Cited by15 opinions

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