Court Opinion

ID: 9551923
Source: CourtListenerOpinion
Date Created: 2023-08-07 19:02:08.921509+00
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Rosellini, J.
(concurring in part; dissenting in part)— Mr. Theroff and his attorney were aware and had notice of the State's intent to seek the mandatory minimum sentence. No one was misled or deceived that the enhanced penalty would not be sought.
It seems to me that substance should prevail over form. I have great faith that the prosecutors will follow the rule in State v. Cosner, 85 Wn.2d 45, 530 P.2d 317 (1975). In the few cases such as this one, the letter of the Cosner case has not been followed. However, actual notice to seek the enhanced penalty was understood by everyone.
There has been no miscarriage of justice, and I would affirm the enhanced penalty.
Dolliver, J., concurs with Rosellini, J.
Reconsideration denied February 13, 1981.