State v. Thompson

GUTIERREZ, Judge.

Anthony K. Thompson appeals from the judgment entered upon his conviction for possession of methamphetamine. This case addresses whether constitutional error, due to the omission of an essential element defining the offense in the jury instructions, was harmless. We affirm.

I

BACKGROUND

According to the state’s evidence presented at trial, a mother contacted the Kootenai County Sheriff Office alleging that her daughter was being held against her will at the Coeur d’Alene home of Michael Mallett. In response, two deputies approached the front door of the residence while a third…