State v. Wiley

Kenneth Wiley appeals his conviction for possession of cocaine, arguing that the trial court’s instruction on the defense of unwitting possession was an incorrect statement of the law. He also contends his trial counsel was ineffective for failing to object to the instruction. Because the instruction correctly stated the law, we affirm.

Facts

On February 8, 1993, Seattle police officers conducted a "reverse sting” operation in downtown Seattle. The operation involved undercover officers posing as drug dealers.

Officer Olivares was the undercover "dealer” that eve ning. He testified that Wiley…