Legal Opinion

State v. Thomas

Court of Appeals of Washington

Decided December 2, 2010No. 37112-0-IIPublishedCited by 1 opinion

1Opinion of the CourtPenoyar, C.J.

¶1 Dedrick Demond Thomas appeals his eight witness tampering convictions, arguing that his multiple telephone calls to a single witness should be treated as one unit of prosecution for double jeopardy purposes. Applying State v. Hall, 168 Wn.2d 726, 230 P.3d 1048 (2010), we agree and reverse and remand to the superior court for resentencing.

FACTS

¶2 The State charged Thomas with first and second degree assault of his girl friend, Victoria Montgomery.1 On January 3, 2007, Montgomery testified against Thomas on *799the State’s behalf. From January 6 through 9, Thomas had 29 telephone conversations…

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2Cases cited4 opinions

  1. State v. HallWashington Supreme Court · 2010
  2. State v. HallWashington Supreme Court · 2010
  3. State v. HallCourt of Appeals of Washington · 2008
  4. State v. ThomasWashington Supreme Court · 2010

3Cited by1 opinion

  1. State Of Washington v. Robert MaddausCourt of Appeals of Washington · 2013

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