State v. Lidge

Durham, J. —

Devon Eskridge was convicted in King County Superior Court of second degree burglary and third degree possession of stolen property. On appeal, he argues that his due process rights were violated when the State's delay in charging him as a juvenile caused him to be tried as an adult. The Court of Appeals agreed with Eskridge's argument, reversed his convictions, and dismissed the case. We reverse the Court of Appeals and reinstate the convictions.

On May 10, 1985, Eskridge, then 17 years old, and two adults entered Alston's Hallmark Shop in Redmond, Washington. The three acted…