State v. Casto

— Bill J. Casto appeals his conviction of unlawful possession of a controlled substance, marijuana, under RCW 69.50.401. The issues on appeal are whether the trial court erred in finding the affidavit in support of the search warrant sufficient to establish probable cause, and in permitting expert testimony on marijuana identification. We find no error and affirm the conviction.

Sergeant Whelan of the Grays Harbor County Sheriff's Office applied for and received a warrant to search a particularly specified apartment in Aberdeen for marijuana, growing implements, and evidence of occupancy. His…