STATE v. WALDEN

No. 63992-2.

932 P.2d 1237 (1997)

131 Wash.2d 469

The STATE of Washington, Respondent, v. John WALDEN, Petitioner.

Supreme Court of Washington, En Banc.

Decided March 13, 1997.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Society of Counsel Representing Accused Persons, Bruce L. Brown, Seattle, WA, for Petitioner.

Jim H. Krider, Snohomish County Prosecutor, Edward Stemler, Deputy, Everett, WA, for Respondent.


JOHNSON, Justice.

John Walden was convicted of two counts of second degree assault arising out of a fight with three teenagers. At trial, Walden asserted self-defense. Walden argues the definition of grave bodily harm in the jury instruction addressing the reasonable use of force in self-defense improperly required the jury to use a purely objective standard. We agree, reverse his convictions, and remand for a new trial.

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