State v. Tauala

Eric Tauala appeals from the juvenile court's order of disposition entered following his conviction for assault in the second degree. Tauala argues that his sentence, which is outside the standard range and was entered pursuant to a manifest injustice finding, is excessive. We affirm.

Tauala, 16 at the time of the ofiense, participated in an attack on punk rock concert patrons that occurred in the early morning hours of New Year's Day 1986 in downtown Seattle. The attack occurred as the teen victims exited a second floor concert hall and descended some steps that led into an alcove. The only…