State v. Galisia

Timothy George Norgard appeals his conviction for possession with intent to deliver cocaine in violation of RCW 69.50.401(a) based on his role as an accomplice to a delivery of the drug. He argues that there was insufficient evidence to support his conviction, and that the trial court erred in failing to instruct the jury with regard to entrapment. We affirm.

The State's case was based largely on the testimony of David Palmer, a paid informant for the Ring County Police. Palmer first came into contact with Norgard in early March 1989 when Palmer picked up Norgard to give him a ride while…