State v. Owen

Defendant Thomas Owen appeals from his conviction for delivery of a controlled substance. RCW 69.50.401. He raises two issues on appeal: (1) whether the trial court erroneously instructed the jury that "the use of a special agent, or so called 'informer,' by a law enforcement agency is not in violation of law or of anyone's rights"; and (2) whether a new trial was mandated by several post-trial affidavits, one submitted to show juror misconduct, and five others submitted to show defendant's whereabouts on the night of the crime. After a careful examination of the record, we affirm.

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