State v. Otton

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON ) STATE OF WASHINGTON, ) ) Respondent, ) No. 91669-1 ) v. ) ) ENBANC NAKIA LEE OTTON, ) ) Petitioner. ) Filed: JUN 0 9 2016 ________________________) YU, J.- While ostensibly concerning the interpretation of an evidentiary rule, this is actually a case about stare decisis. Petitioner Nalda Lee Otton seeks reversal of his convictions for second degree assault and felony harassment. The victim testified at Otton's trial, and because her testimony was inconsistent with her prior sworn statement to police about the incident, the trial court admitted…