State v. Grimes

To support a charge of residential burglary, the State must provide evidence of an unauthorized entry into a dwelling and of intent to commit a crime within the premises. RCW 9A.52.025(1). John Grimes was charged with residential burglary when he was apprehended helping three people steal items from a home. He was convicted of this charge and now appeals, contending he should have been allowed to argue he had a good faith belief he had authority to enter the premises. He also contends the trial court erred in admitting certain of his pretrial statements and argues there is insufficient…