Legal Opinion

State v. Willis

Washington Supreme Court

Decided January 6, 2005No. 74561-7PublishedCited by 56 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

¶1 Bilal Willis challenges the Court of Appeals decision affirming application of firearm enhancements to his sentences for burglary and theft. Willis contends that the jury was improperly instructed on the elements necessary to establish that he was “armed with a deadly weapon.” RCW 9.94A.602. Alternatively, Willis contends there is insufficient evidence to support the jury’s verdict on the firearm enhancements. We conclude that the jury was properly instructed and that the evidence is *368sufficient to establish the required nexus between Willis, the crimes, and the weapon in this case.…

2Cases cited12 opinions

  1. State v. HickmanWashington Supreme Court · 1998
  2. State v. HickmanWashington Supreme Court · 1998
  3. State v. ValdobinosWashington Supreme Court · 1993
  4. State v. SchelinWashington Supreme Court · 2002
  5. State v. SchelinWashington Supreme Court · 2002

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3Cited by56 opinions

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  3. State v. BrownWashington Supreme Court · 2007
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