State v. Russell ( 1984 )


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  • Utter, J.

    (concurring) — I concur only because we are bound by our recent decision of State v. Jones, 97 Wn.2d 159, 162-63, 641 P.2d 208 (1982). If this was an original consideration, I would rule that under our constitution a jury hung 7 to 5 for acquittal necessarily implies a reasonable doubt.

Document Info

Docket Number: 49476-2

Judges: Stafford, Utter

Filed Date: 3/15/1984

Precedential Status: Precedential

Modified Date: 11/16/2024