State v. Bassett

Schumacher, J. *

Albert James Bassett (also known as Adamson) appeals his conviction for attempted second degree burglary, in violation of RCW 9A.52.030 and 9A.28-.020. He contends that the trial court erred in (1) instructing the jury on the statutory inference of intent to commit a crime within a building, and (2) instructing the jury in a misleading manner that allowed it to infer intent to commit a crime from an unlawful entry into the victim's yard. We find no error and affirm.

Judy Borgford testified that on the morning of January 24, 1986, she was resting in her second floor bedroom…