State v. Saenz

¶1 A jury found Jorge Saenz guilty of two counts of first degree assault and one count of unlawful possession of a firearm. Mr. Saenz appeals, asserting that evidence of gang affiliation and witness intimidation should not have been allowed under ER 404(b). He also asserts the State presented insufficient evidence to support his convictions. The State cross appeals, contending the trial court erred by not sentencing Mr. Saenz under the Persistent Offender Accountability Act (POAA), ROW 9.94A.555. We conclude sufficient evidence supports the convictions, and we affirm the convictions. We…