State v. Graham

¶1 The issue in this case is whether a sentencing court may impose an exceptional sentence downward if the judge finds the multiple offense policy of RCW 9.94A-.589 results in a presumptive sentence that is clearly excessive in light of the purposes of the Sentencing Reform Act of 1981 (SRA), chapter 9.94A RCW. We need look only to the plain language of the SRA to conclude the sentencing court has such discretion.

Yu, J.

Facts and Procedural History

f 2 This case results from Jason Allen Graham’s methamphetamine-induced shooting spree in January 2002. At about 1:00 a.m., a police officer stopped…