State v. Lopez’s Empirical Analysis

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1. “(1) Whenever a person while under sentence of felony shall commit another felony and be sentenced to another term of imprisonment, such latter term shall not begin until the expiration of all prior terms: Provided, That any person granted probation pursuant to the provisions of RCW 9.95.210 and/or 9.92.060 shall not be considered to be under sentence of a felony for the purposes of this subsection. (2) . . . [dealing with multiple offenses from same act] (3) In all other cases, whenever a person is convicted of two or more offenses arising from separate and distinct acts or omissions, and not otherwise governed by the provisions of subsections (1) and (2) of this section, the sentences imposed therefor shall run consecutively, unless the court, in pronouncing the second or other subsequent sentences, expressly orders concurrent service thereof.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 105 Wash. 2d 211 - In Re the Personal Restraint of Chapman

2. “the court, in pronouncing the second or other subsequent sentences ...”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 105 Wash. 2d 211 - In Re the Personal Restraint of Chapman