Docket No. 80752-3 (from Court of Appeals Division I Case No. 58623-8)  Facts: Petitioner Gabrielle Nguyen was convicted of possession of cocaine and physical control of a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs in the Superior Court for King County after police encountered her sitting behind the wheel of an automobile parked partially in the lane of travel while under the influence of stimulants and alcohol and a subsequent search of the automobile revealed cocaine. Continue reading →

Docket No. 80441-9 (from Court of Appeals Division I Case No. 57738-7)  Facts: Petitioner Bayani Mandanas was convicted of felony assault and felony harassment in the Superior Court for King County. Pursuant to Washington Revised Code §9.94A.533(3)(e), the sentence imposed upon Mandanas was enhanced with regard to each charge as he had committed these crimes while armed with a firearm, with the enhancements to be served consecutively. Continue reading →

Docket No. 80308-1 (from Court of Appeals Division I Case No. 57568-6)  Facts: Petitioner Micah Tibbles was convicted of possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia in the District Court for Island County following a search of his automobile prompted by the smell of marijuana emanating from it that revealed marijuana and a glass pipe. Continue reading →