State v. Johnson

—The State appeals dismissal of second degree rape charges against Albert Wayne Johnson at the close of the State's case. The trial court held that the situs of the crime in Pierce County had not been established. Johnson counters that even if the dismissal was incorrect, double jeopardy principles bar another trial. We reverse and remand for retrial.

Only the evidence of situs is relevant to the issues. The victim testified that she had been skating at the Tacoma Roller Bowl, later went to a 24-hour convenience store at 38th and Tacoma Avenue, and then started to walk to her home about four…