Legal Opinion
State v. Williams
Court of Appeals of Washington
Decided July 12, 1993No. 29665-5-IPublishedCited by 5 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtScholfield, J.
The State appeals the trial court's sentence of Charles Williams, arguing that because Williams sold cocaine within 1,000 feet of a school, the court was required to enhance the sentence by 24 months. We reverse and remand for resentencing.
Facts
On July 2, 1991, undercover police officer Wright purchased a rock of cocaine through intermediaries from Williams. The purchase took place in the area of 3rd Avenue and Yesler Way, within 1,000 feet of I-Wa-Sil, a school serving Native Americans.
Williams was charged with delivery of cocaine, in violation of RCW 69.50.401(a)(l)(i). Williams'…
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