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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
In a criminal case where:
(1) The defendant has been convicted of assaulting a law enforcement officer or other employee of a law enforcement agency who was performing his or her official duties at the time of the assault as provided under RCW 9A.36.031; and
(2) There has been a special allegation pleaded and proven beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant intentionally committed the assault with what appears to be a firearm;
the court shall make a finding of fact of the special allegation, or if a jury trial is had, the jury shall, if it finds the defendant guilty, also find a special verdict as to the special allegation.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Washington Revised Code Title 9. Crimes and Punishments § 9.94A.831. Special allegation--Assault of law enforcement personnel with a firearm--Procedures - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wa/title-9-crimes-and-punishments/wa-rev-code-9-94a-831/
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