State Of Washington v. Bryan Johnathon Parent

IN THE COURT OF APPEALS OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON DIVISION ONE STATE OF WASHINGTON, ) No. 78979-1-I ) Respondent, ) v. ) ) UNPUBLISHED OPINION BRYAN JOHNATHON PARENT, ) ) FILED: March 16, 2020 Appellant. VERELLEN, J. — Bryan Parent seeks a new trial, arguing the trial court abused its discretion when it accepted his waiver of counsel. Parent’s waiver of counsel was not knowing or intelligent because the court failed to address the possible maximum penalty in its colloquy and misstated the possible maximum penalty on the waiver form. Therefore, we reverse and remand for a new trial. FACTS The…