Legal Opinion
State v. Crafton
Court of Appeals of Washington
Decided December 16, 1993No. 14974-5-IIPublishedCited by 6 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtMorgan, J.
Debra Joan Crafton appeals from her conviction for possession of cocaine with intent to distribute. She argues that the trial court erred by trying her in absen-tia. We reverse and remand for new trial.
In early February 1991, Crafton and Thomas Morales were arrested and charged with possession of cocaine with intent to distribute. Trial was scheduled for April 10 at 9 a.m.
On April 10, the trial judge first took the bench at 10:19 a.m. He then recited:
We're on the record. This is Cause No. 91-1-00147-2 and 91-1-00146-4, State of Washington versus Thomas Torres Morales and Debra Joan Crafton,…
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