State v. Myles

Respondent Dalona S. Myles was convicted of unlawful possession of a dangerous weapon in violation of RCW 9.41.250. At issue is the constitutionality of the statute as applied to the facts in this case, and the sufficiency of the evidence supporting Myles’ conviction under the statute. The Court of Appeals reversed Myles’ conviction on the stated basis that there was insufficient evidence. We reverse the Court of Appeals and affirm the conviction.

Facts

Under RCW 9.41.250, a person who furtively carries a dangerous weapon with the intent to conceal is guilty of a gross misdemeanor. The…