Legal Opinion

State v. Williams

Court of Appeals of Washington

Decided September 9, 1991No. 26186-0-IPublishedCited by 32 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtScholfield, J.

The State of Washington appeals the trial court's dismissal of charges against Darryl Earl Williams for possession of a controlled substance, in violation of RCW 69.50.401(d). We reverse.

Facts

On October 9, 1989, at 4:55 p.m., Seattle Police Officers Little and Koutsky were on patrol on bicycles in the Central District at 20th and East Fir, an area of high narcotics activity. The officers saw Darryl Williams and two other adults talking to a juvenile, Andri Bland, who was showing them something in his hand.

As the officers approached, Bland placed the contents of his hand into his mouth. The…

2Cases cited9 opinions

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  3. State v. CannWashington Supreme Court · 1979
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  5. City of Kennewick v. FountainWashington Supreme Court · 1991

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3Cited by32 opinions

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