State v. Tunell

Steven Robin Tunell appeals from a conviction on two counts of first degree statutory rape and three counts of indecent liberties. He contends that the trial court erred in imposing an exceptional sentence.

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Tunell was charged by amended information with two counts of first degree statutory rape, RCW 9A.44.070, and three counts of indecent liberties, RCW 9A.44.100(l)(b). The amended information alleged that the offenses were committed in May 1986 on five different children.

Tunell entered an Alford plea 1 on each of the five counts. He stated that he did not believe himself to be guilty, but…