State v. Imhoff

The State charged Robert ImhofF with one count of attempted possession of marijuana with intent to manufacture or deliver. The verdict form lacked the word "attempted”, an error which ImhofF did not notice until after the jury brought in its verdict against him. The trial court denied ImhofFs motion to dismiss or to vacate the verdict and entered judgment on the crime actually charged.

ImhofF contends the verdict form convicting him of possession with intent violated his right under the Washington State Constitution to be informed of the charge against him and to be tried and convicted only…