State v. Walker

Shepherd Lee Walker appeals from the denial of his motion to strike so much of a first-degree robbery information which alleged he was armed with a deadly weapon and firearm under the provisions of RCW 9.95.040 1 and RCW 9.41.025, 2 respectively.

Mr. Walker contends the first-degree robbery statute, RCW 9A.56.200(1), 3 has superseded the enhanced penalty provisions of the deadly weapon and firearm statutes insofar as they pertain to that crime. He asks that we reverse and remand the cause for a new trial upon an information alleging the crime of first-degree robbery without the allegations of…