State Of Washington v. Joseph Anthony Ballou

IN THE COURT OF APPEALS OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, ) No. 79455-8-I ) Respondent, ) DIVISION ONE ) v. ) UNPUBLISHED OPINION ) JOSEPH ANTHONY BALLOU, ) ) Appellant. ) ) HAZELRIGG, J. — Joseph A. Ballou seeks reversal of his conviction for one count of possession of a stolen motor vehicle. He argues that his intoxication prevented his ability to knowingly, intelligently, and voluntarily waive his Miranda1 rights. He also argues that the trial court erred in admitting prejudicial prior conviction evidence. Because substantial evidence supports the trial court’s finding…