State v. Irwin

Ringold, A.C.J.

At a bench trial Jack E. Irwin, Sr. and Jack E. Irwin, Jr. were found guilty of several violations of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act, RCW 69.50, and one count each of conspiracy. They appeal arguing: (1) that conversations taped in violation of the Privacy Act, RCW 9.73, were improperly admitted; (2) that the affidavits supporting the search warrants of their property were invalid; (3) that they received ineffective assistance of counsel; (4) that a contingent fee arrangement between Vince Kochajda, an informer, and the police violated the Irwins' due process rights; (5)…