State v. Parker

On the morning of June 9, 1979, defendant, Howard G. Parker, rented a camping site in Olympia. He paid for the camping site, some beer, and some groceries with personal checks. He was later seen around the camp store consuming a quantity of beer and talking with fellow campers.

About 11 a.m., the owner left the campground and gave instructions to his daughter not to accept any more of defendant's checks. Shortly thereafter, defendant tried to cash a check to pay for more beer and groceries. When the owner's daughter refused, defendant became abusive and threatened her. She called her father…