State v. Saunders

— Defendant, Melvin Douglas Saunders, appeals a jury verdict finding he was guilty of first degree assault, RCW 9A.36.010(l)(a), and armed with a deadly weapon. He contends the court erred in giving a certain instruction regarding self-defense. We hold this issue is not reviewable because it is raised for the first time on appeal, and affirm.

Defendant lived with Shirley Poe in a platonic relationship for approximately 2 to 3 months while she was separated from her husband. After the Poes reconciled, *920defendant, using the name "Jim Lang or Ling", telephoned Mr. Poe to arrange a meeting to test…