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STATE v. RIVERS

No. 41672-3-I.

981 P.2d 16 (1999)

96 Wash.App. 672

STATE of Washington, Respondent, v. Douglas RIVERS, Appellant.

Court of Appeals of Washington, Division 1.

July 26, 1999.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Eric Broman, Eric J. Nielsen, Nielsen, Broman & Assoc. PLLC, Seattle, for Appellant.

Kristen E. Sweeney, King County Prosecuting Attorney, Seattle, for Respondent.

BAKER, J.

Douglas Rivers was convicted of first degree assault and sentenced within the standard range. On appeal, Rivers argues that the prosecutor engaged in misconduct by making improper comments, primarily during closing argument, which prejudiced his right to a fair trial.1 We agree, and therefore reverse.

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The victim of the assault was very intoxicated. He had allegedly been involved in an automobile accident and...

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