Narrative Opinion Summary
Dennis Leland Harrington pleaded guilty to possession of cannabis sativa (marijuana) under the Uniform Narcotic Drug Act. A judgment and sentence were subsequently issued. However, in State v. Zornes, it was determined that the narcotic drug act (RCW 69.33) does not apply to offenses involving marijuana. The parties involved have agreed that the Zornes ruling necessitates a reversal of the judgment and dismissal of the case. The court concurs with this stipulation, resulting in the reversal of the judgment and dismissal of the action.
Legal Issues Addressed
Application of Uniform Narcotic Drug Actsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court determined that the Uniform Narcotic Drug Act does not apply to offenses involving marijuana, following the precedent set in State v. Zornes.
Reasoning: However, in State v. Zornes, it was determined that the narcotic drug act (RCW 69.33) does not apply to offenses involving marijuana.
Reversal of Judgment Based on Precedentsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court reversed the judgment and dismissed the case in light of the agreement between the parties and the precedent established in State v. Zornes.
Reasoning: The parties involved have agreed that the Zornes ruling necessitates a reversal of the judgment and dismissal of the case.