STATE v. WILLHOITE

No. 66614-2-I.

268 P.3d 994 (2012)

STATE of Washington, Appellant, v. Robert Stuart WILLHOITE, Respondent.

Court of Appeals of Washington, Division 1.

January 17, 2012.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Seth Aaron Fine , Snohomish Co. Pros. Ofc, Everett, WA, for Appellant, State of Washington.

Gregory Charles Link , Seattle, WA, for Respondent.


GROSSE, J.

¶ 1 When, as here, the facts are undisputed that the defendant did not have a relationship with any of the victims involved in the crime, the defendant is not eligible for a special sex offender sentencing alternative (SSOSA) under the plain language of the statute that requires as a condition of eligibility the existence of a relationship with the victim. Accordingly, we reverse and remand for resentencing.

FACTS

¶ 2 Robert...

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