State v. Vance

David E. Vance seeks review of his standard range sentence for second degree murder. He contends that his sentence is appealable despite language to the contrary in RCW 9.94A.210(1). He also contends that the trial court erred by failing to find certain mitigating circumstances and by failing to impose a sentence below the standard range based on those factors. We affirm.

On July 24, 1985, an information was filed accusing Mr. Vance of first degree murder alleging he strangled Earl Endreson with premeditated intent to cause his death. Mr. Vance was arraigned and pleaded not guilty.

While in…