State Of Washington v. Eric S. Freeman

IN THE COURT OF APPEALS OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON STATE OF WASHINGTON, No. 67829-9-1 Respondent, DIVISION ONE v. ERICS. FREEMAN, UNPUBLISHED OPINION Appellant. FILED: March 4, 2013 Becker, J. — Eric Freeman, a homeless veteran, was convicted of three counts of felony harassment at a bench trial, based on threats he made to workers at a homeless service center. Findings of fact and conclusions of law were not entered until 10 months later and were not designated to the appellate record until long after appellate briefs were filed. Because the late entry of r-o . j rz? <.r ^ ~" -. ~— findings and conclusions prejudiced the defendant and hampered appellate <~k3 •" \-* '-^ r-i ' In* •zo review, we reverse. t i -1 '-rj' __^> -c~ •*-"* "77 t~r. ^~*l ZrZ -™6 -. _ ~— r™ BACKGROUND CD t.j