State v. Amodio

— A search warrant issued by a Spokane County district court commissioner led to the arrest and conviction of Michael Amodio for second degree unlawful possession of a firearm. Before trial, Mr. Amodio unsuccessfully challenged the validity of the warrant, arguing that the office of the district court commissioner was not created pursuant to the requirements of RCW 3.38.020. On appeal, Mr. Amodio contends (1) the district court commissioner was not properly appointed; (2) the trial court abused its discretion by admitting certain evidence; and (3) the evidence is insufficient to support the…