State v. Bernard

Jason R. Bernard stopped for a customs spection at the Blaine border crossing with three pounds ‘ ephedrine, a chemical used to manufacture metham phetamine, hidden in his car. He had purchased the ephedrine in Canada and intended to deliver it to his partner in Washington for ultimate sale in Oregon. Customs agents searched Bernard’s car and seized the ephedrine. The Whatcom County prosecutor charged Bernard with the unlawful receipt of a precursor drug, contrary to RCW 69.43.070(2). At a bench trial, the court found Bernard guilty as charged. Bernard appeals. Because we conclude that…