Dolliver, J. (dissenting) — Because I find self-defense does not negate the mental state element of knowledge required by the second degree assault statute, RCW 9A.36-.020(l)(b), nor does the statute define absence of self-defense as an element of the offense, I dissent. Whether the State or the defendant bears the burden of proving self-defense is a reoccurring issue in Washington, as well as throughout the nat…
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