Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 10 Criminal Procedure - Section 10.37.160 Statute -- Exact words need not be used

§ 10.37.160. Statute -- Exact words need not be used

Words used in a statute to define a crime need not be strictly pursued in the indictment or information, but other words conveying the same meaning may be used.

[1891 c 28 § 28; Code 1881 § 1013; 1873 p 226 § 196; 1869 p 241 § 191; RRS § 2064.]

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