State v. Vander Houwen

177 P.3d 93 (2008)

STATE of Washington, Respondent,

v.

Jerrie L. VANDER HOUWEN, Petitioner.

No. 77891-4.

Supreme Court of Washington, En Banc.

Argued January 23, 2007.

Decided February 14, 2008.

Russell James Mazzola, Attorney at Law, Yakima, WA, for Petitioner.

Kenneth L. Ramm Jr., Yakima, WA, for Respondent.

Kathryn B. McLeod, Attorney at Law, Olympia, WA, for Amicus Curiae on behalf of Washington State Dept. of Fish and Wildlife.

J.M. JOHNSON, J.

¶ 1 The owner of severely damaged orchards was convicted for shooting some of the responsible animals after repeated requests for state remedies were…