A prosecutor may file a special allegation that the offender or an accomplice was armed with a firearm when the offender committed the alleged offense. If a special allegation has been filed and the court finds that the offender committed the alleged offense, the court shall also make a finding whether the offender or an accomplice was armed with a firearm when the offender committed the offense.

NOTES:

FindingIntentSeverability1994 sp.s. c 7: See notes following RCW 43.70.540.

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Terms Used In Washington Code 13.40.196

  • Allegation: something that someone says happened.