State v. Graham

John E. Graham seeks review of a superior court order denying his motion for a dismissal of the charge against him or, in the alternative, for a change of venue. We granted certiorari to review the order. See Andrews v. Cusin, 65 Wn.2d 205, 396 P.2d 155 (1964). We are faced with the first impression issue whether RCW 46.65.090, 1 relating to operation of a motor vehicle by a habitual traffic offender, violates article 1, section 22 (amendment 10) of the state constitution by authorizing a criminal offense to be tried in a county other than its place of commission.

As a result of multiple…