State v. Weber

Cunningham, J. *

Petitioner's case raised two issues. First, does our recent decision in State v. Taylor, 97 Wn.2d 724, 649 P.2d 633 (1982) deprive us of subject matter jurisdiction to hear cases involving felony flight prosecutions occurring prior to January 1, 1981? Second, did the trial judge err in denying petitioner's motion for mistrial? We hold subject matter jurisdiction exists. In addition, we find the trial judge did not abuse her discretion by denying petitioner's motion for mistrial. We therefore affirm.

Petitioner, Edward Lee Weber, was convicted of felony flight in violation of…