REED, A.C.J.
Jerry Eugene Payne appeals a 5-year sentence imposed after his guilty plea to second degree assault (RCW 9A.36.020(1)(d)). The standard range for the offense is 3 to 9 months. Payne contends that the sentencing court relied on unsupported and improper findings as a basis to enhance his sentence. We agree that the court's findings are defective and, therefore, reverse and remand to the sentencing court.
At approximately 2 in the morning Payne offered...
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