State v. McKelvey

We reverse Sherm Wade McKelvey's bench trial conviction for criminal possession of a leased motor vehicle, RCW 9A.56.095, because of the State's failure to prove that the notice required as a prerequisite of prosecution was given in the manner specified by the statute.

RCW 9A.56.095(1)(b) provides:

After leasing machinery, equipment or a motor vehicle under an agreement in writing which provides for periodic rental or lease payments for a period greater than six months duration, fails to pay the lessor of said item the periodic payments when due for a period of ninety days, is thereafter served…