Stephens v. State

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Brown, J.

Kenneth Stephens appeals the trial court’s order denying his motion for directed verdict (judgment as a matter of law) in his false imprisonment suit against the State of Washington. He contends the court *555erred in denying his motion and additionally contends the evidence does not support the verdict. We disagree with Mr. Stephens’ contentions and affirm.

FACTS

¶2 On September 3, 2006, the State charged Mr. Stephens with, among other things, second degree theft for removing a pay telephone coin box from a Yakima parking lot (Yakima County Superior Court cause no. 06-1-02170-9). He was…