State v. Modica

186 P.3d 1062 (2008)

STATE of Washington, Respondent,

v.

Desmond Earl MODICA, Appellant.

No. 79767-6.

Supreme Court of Washington, En Banc.

Argued February 12, 2008.

Decided July 10, 2008.

Vanessa Mi-jo Lee, Attorney at Law, Seattle, WA, for Petitioner.

Randi J. Austell, Attorney at Law, King Co. Pros. Attorney, Prosecuting Atty. King County, King Co. Pros/App Unit Supervisor, Seattle, WA, for Respondent.

CHAMBERS, J.

¶ 1 Desmond Modica was arrested after striking his wife in the face. While in jail, he called his grandmother almost everyday. Near the jailhouse telephones was a sign warning that calls…