State v. Johnson

George Cowan Johnson appeals the Court of Appeals affirmance of a jury finding of habitual criminal which utilized a prior conviction based upon stipulated facts. We affirm.

On January 25, 1982, Johnson was convicted by a Clark County jury of first degree burglary, first degree theft, and second degree assault. The State then filed a supplemental information alleging that he was a habitual criminal under RCW 9.92.090. To show the requisite other prior felonies, the State relied upon two Oregon burglary convictions: one in 1977 and one in 1981.

By objection prior to trial, Johnson sought to…