State v. Valdobinos

Ventura Valdobinos and Rafael Mendoza Garibay appeal their sentences and convictions for delivery, conspiracy to deliver and possession of cocaine. We affirm their convictions but strike the portion of their sentences based on the use of a weapon under RCW 9.94A.125.

On December 10, 1990, an Okanogan County drug task force undercover agent, Vilchez, went to the Lincoln Tavern to make a drug buy. Vilchez testified that he had a conversation with Valdobinos at that time, and that Valdobinos offered to sell him cocaine. At trial, Vilchez also testified that Valdobinos introduced him to Garibay,…