State Of Washington, V. Melinda M. Steele

Opinion

IN THE COURT OF APPEALS OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

STATE OF WASHINGTON, No. 86616-8-I Respondent, DIVISION ONE v. UNPUBLISHED OPINION MELINDA MICHELLE STEELE,

Appellant.

COBURN, J. — Melinda Steele appeals from a judgment and sentence following

her conviction of arson in the first degree. However, during the pendency of this appeal,

Steele has passed away.

A case is moot when it involves only abstract propositions or questions, the

substantial questions in the trial court no longer exist, or a court can no longer provide

effective relief. Spokane Rsch. & Def. Fund v. City of Spokane, 155 Wn.2d 89, 99, 117

P.3d 1117 (2005) (citing Westerman v. Cary, 125 Wn.2d 277, 286, 892 P.2d 1067

(1994)). 86616-8-I /2

No motion for substitution under RAP 3.2 has been filed. Accordingly, this case

is dismissed as moot.

WE CONCUR: