¶1(dissenting)—I would remand for a new trial on the sentencing phase. The error in failing to submit the "law enforcement officer" issue to the jury cannot be said to be harmless beyond a reasonable doubt.
116 Wash. 2d 51
State v. Hoffman
Decided January 10, 1991
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Decided 1991-01-10
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