State v. Leavitt

Hunt, A.C.J.

David Shane Leavitt appeals six convictions for illegal possession of a firearm. He argues, and the State agrees, that the sentencing court for the underlying predicate conviction failed to give him the statutorily required notice prohibiting firearm possession. We agree with Leavitt that the predicate-conviction sentencing court’s failure to comply with RCW 9.41.047, together with other circumstances, prejudiced him. Accordingly, we reverse.

*363FACTS

I. Predicate Conviction

In 1998, Leavitt pleaded guilty to one count of violation of a protective order, a gross misdemeanor, contrary to…