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.
RCW 10.37.160
Statute—Exact words need not be used.
Applied in 2 court decisions — leading case 60 Wash. App. 813 - State v. Davis (1991)
Most recently applied in 60 Wash. App. 813 - State v. Davis (May 1991)
1891 c 28 s 28; Code 1881 s 1013; 1873 p 226 s 196; 1869 p 241 s 191; RRS s 2064.
Official source: Washington State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Washington statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.