State v. Snedden

This case involves an interpretation of whether the crime of indecent exposure can serve as the predicate crime for second degree burglary. To serve as the predicate crime for second degree burglary, the perpetrator must act “with [the] intent to commit a crime against a person. . . .” RCW 9A.52.030. Steven J. Snedden made three indecent exposures and one attempted indecent exposure on the premises of Gonzaga University’s Foley Center Library (hereinafter Foley Library). Two of the three exposures and the attempted exposure were done while trespassing. Because unlawful entry is a requirement…