State v. Khlee

The State charged Wauna Khlee with possessing a stolen firearm. The information alleged that he “did knowingly possess a .380 caliber pistol, a stolen firearm.” Clerk’s Papers (CP) at 1. Before trial, Khlee moved to dismiss for failure to allege: (1) that he knew the firearm was stolen, and (2) that he withheld or appropriated the firearm for the use of someone other than its owner. The trial judge denied the motion and then convicted Khlee. Because the information failed to allege that Khlee *23knew the firearm was stolen, we reverse and dismiss without prejudice.

FACTS

During a lawful search of…