State v. Alexander

The State appeals the exceptional sentences of Cesar Villela and James Alexander, contending the record does not support the findings, the findings do not present substantial and compelling reasons to depart from the standard range sentence, and the sentences are clearly too lenient. We reverse and remand for resentencing.

On June 26,1991, Seattle Police Officer Ceja was working undercover in a narcotics buy/bust operation in the 1500 block of Second Avenue, Seattle, Washington. Officer Ceja approached James Alexander; Alexander asked Ceja if he wanted some "coca" (cocaine). Officer Ceja said…