RINGOLD, A.C.J.
The defendant, Marsha Tyler, was found guilty by a jury of first degree theft. She appeals the judgment and sentence imposed, contending that the trial court erred by not submitting an instruction defining "intent." We agree and accordingly reverse.
In November 1982, a Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) financial service technician told Tyler that in order to receive public assistance, she had to report the amount of any unemployment...
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