State v. Mahone

This appeal and motion for discretionary review came before a panel of judges pursuant to a motion to modify a commissioner’s ruling, RAP 17.7. The judges agree with the ruling and hereby deny the motion to modify. Because the case appears to have value as precedent, the court adopts Commissioner Meath’s ruling and directs that it be published as the opinion of the court, as set forth hereinafter.

Sylvester Mahone filed a notice of appeal challenging a July 14, 1998 Pierce County Superior Court order that amended his judgment and sentence to reflect appeal costs awarded by this court. (No.…