State v. Statler

¶1 Paul Statler appeals his convictions for first degree robbery, two counts of first degree assault, and two counts of drive-by shooting stemming from an April 17, 2008 drug-buy incident, one in a series of Spokane Valley robberies around that date. A witness who admitted his participation in the April 17 incident provided evidence against Mr. Statler at trial. Following conviction, the trial court denied Mr. Statler’s request for a new trial based on newly discovered evidence from a different participating witness who claimed he could provide exculpating evidence.

Brown, J.

¶2 Mr. Statler…