State v. Hoffman

78 P.3d 1289 (2003)

150 Wash.2d 536

The STATE of Washington, Petitioner,

v.

Joseph Allen HOFFMAN, Respondent.

No. 73638-3.

Supreme Court of Washington, En Banc.

Argued October 2, 2003.

Decided November 13, 2003.

Tamara Ann Taylor, Benton Co. Prosecuting Atty. Office, Kennewick, for petitioner.

Sharon Marie Brown, Pasco, for respondent.

The State charged 16-year-old Joseph Hoffman with the sexual exploitation of a minor. As the case proceeded to trial, the juvenile court granted several continuances, but as the trial date approached, it became apparent that the State would be unable to locate the victim.…