The State of Washington, Respondent v. Steve Halstien, Petitioner

Summary

The court affirmed the juvenile burglary adjudication and sexual-motivation finding, holding that the juvenile sexual motivation statute is neither unconstitutionally vague nor overbroad. It concluded that identifiable conduct during the burglary, including the selection and handling of sexually related items and photographs, sufficiently proved sexual gratification as a motive beyond a reasonable doubt. The court also held that evidentiary errors concerning prior contacts were harmless, that the officer's lay opinion was admissible, and that the unpreserved sex-offender-registration issue would not be considered.