State v. Hall

Timothy Hall was convicted of first degree burglary of a residence following a bench trial. Mr. Hall first argues there was insufficient evidence upon which to base a conviction. Second, Mr. Hall objects that possession of firearms taken in the course of a burglary does not constitute being "armed with a deadly weapon" for purposes of first degree burglary. We reject both of the arguments and affirm the conviction.

Mr. Helland testified he burglarized the residence in Pend Oreille County near Fan Lake on September 9, 1985, along with his cousin, the defendant, Timothy Tom Hall. Mr. Helland…