State v. Athan

¶1 John Nicholas Athan appeals his conviction for second degree murder, arguing the case presents unique and fundamental issues of broad public import. Athan first argues his DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) was collected in violation of both the United States and Washington State Constitutions when Seattle Police De*362partment detectives, posing as a fictitious law firm, induced Athan to mail a letter to the firm, from which Athan’s DNA sample was extracted. Second, Athan argues the actions of the police detectives were illegal and unfairly prejudiced his right to a fair trial, requiring dismissal…