State v. Gallaher

Robert Gallaher was convicted of permitting an animal to run at large. The court deferred sentencing and later dismissed the conviction. Claiming this was error, the State appeals. We affirm.

On November 4, 1997, Mr. Gallaher was cited for violating RCW 16.24.090, permitting an animal to run at large. After bench trial, the court found him guilty. On February 10, 1998, the court deferred sentencing and imposed conditions of probation.

On February 11,1999, the court determined Mr. Gallaher had complied with the conditions and ordered the case dismissed. On March 8, the State appealed the…