State v. James

Hunter, J. —

The defendant (appellant) was charged by information in the Superior Court for King County with the crime of burglary in the second degree by breaking and entering a Washington State Liquor Store in Seattle, wherein merchandise was kept for sale or use. The defendant was tried before a jury and found guilty as charged. Judgment was entered upon the jury verdict. The defendant appeals.

In a pretrial motion the trial judge was advised of the defendant’s criminal record. The defendant contends that divulging this information to the court prior to the finding of the defendant’s guilt…