James Mitchell Byrd appeals his conviction on one count of second degree assault while armed with a deadly weapon, arguing the jury instructions improperly omitted the requirement that the defendant must have intended to cause apprehension and fear of bodily harm. We reverse on the ground the instructional deficiency denied defendant a fair trial. We also hold that the error is cognizable under RAP 2.5(a...
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