State v. Adams

81 Wn.2d 468 (1972)

503 P.2d 111

THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent,

v.

LARRY EUGENE ADAMS, Petitioner.

No. 42179.

The Supreme Court of Washington, En Banc.

November 15, 1972.

HALE, J.

A jury found defendant guilty of assault in the second degree, done with intent to commit rape. The sole claim of error before the Court of Appeals and now this court is directed to the instruction on alibi. The Court of Appeals affirmed. 5 Wn. App. 366, 487 P.2d 218 (1971). We granted review (80 Wn.2d 1002 (1971)), and affirm.

Was it reversible error to give the instruction on alibi, or to instruct on the subject at…