Legal Opinion

State v. Sabala

Court of Appeals of Washington

Decided July 22, 1986No. 6558-8-IIIPublishedCited by 34 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

McInturff, A.C.J.

Frank Sabala appeals his conviction for possession of heroin with intent to deliver. In the findings of fact, the court noted Mr. Sabala was in possession of a firearm and deadly weapon as defined by RCW 9.41 and 9.95.040; Mr. Sabala contests that finding. We affirm.

On January 19, 1984, Mr. Sabala was driving his automobile, attempting to deliver in excess of 25 grams of heroin. The purchase of the heroin by Mr. Sabala had been arranged through the Yakima Police Department with the help of an unnamed informant. After making the purchase, Mr. Sabala was kept under surveillance…

2Cases cited17 opinions

  1. State v. RupeWashington Supreme Court · 1984
  2. State v. TongateWashington Supreme Court · 1980
  3. State v. McKimWashington Supreme Court · 1982
  4. People v. ReavesCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1974
  5. Curl v. StateWisconsin Supreme Court · 1968

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3Cited by34 opinions

  1. State v. ValdobinosWashington Supreme Court · 1993
  2. State v. SchelinWashington Supreme Court · 2002
  3. State v. SchelinWashington Supreme Court · 2002
  4. State v. SimonsonCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1998
  5. State v. JohnsonCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1999

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