State v. Parker

¶1 Shamarr Derrick Parker appeals his conviction of first degree unlawful possession of a firearm, arguing that the trial court erred in refusing his proposed necessity instruction. We affirm.

Bridgewater, J. —

¶2 At approximately 2:36 a.m. on April 9, 2003, Tacoma Police Officer Stephen Shepard observed a vehicle without headlights fail to obey a stop sign. When Shepard initiated *354a traffic stop, Parker fled from the vehicle, disobeying Shepard’s command to stop. Shepard radioed for help and chased Parker to a nearby residence.

¶3 After two other officers found Parker inside feigning sleep,…