Demurrer to indictment or information.
Applied in 2 court decisions — leading case Kreck v. Spalding (1983)
Most recently applied in 41 Wash. App. 802 - State v. Bryce (September 1985)
1891 c 28 s 55; Code 1881 s 1051; RRS s 2105.
The defendant may demur to the indictment or information when it appears upon its face either—
(1) That it does not substantially conform to the requirements of this code;
(2) [That] more than one crime is charged;
(3) That the facts charged do not constitute a crime;
(4) That the indictment or information contains any matter which, if true, would constitute a defense or other legal bar to the action.
Official source: Washington State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Washington statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.