Legal Opinion
State v. Handran
Washington Supreme Court
Decided July 25, 1989No. 55174-0PublishedCited by 80 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtDore, J.
The jury in this case was improperly instructed on the elements of burglary. However, the error was harmless. In addition, Handran was not deprived of jury unanimity on the question of the underlying assault and the instruction on intent given at his trial was proper. We affirm the conviction.
Facts
On November 19, 1985, near midnight, Daniel Handran was seen climbing in the window to his ex-wife Jill Hand-ran's apartment. Jill awoke to find Handran leaning over her, nude and kissing her. She demanded that he leave immediately. Instead, he pinned her down, offered her money and at one point hit…
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