Legal Opinion
State v. Elgin
Washington Supreme Court
Decided March 5, 1992No. 57509-6PublishedCited by 118 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtGuy, J.
The defendant was convicted in district court of a repeat offense of driving while intoxicated (DWI). A series of appeals followed, arising from confusion regarding the sentencing provision of RCW 46.61.515(2). This case presents the issue whether RCW 46.61.515(2) permits a sentence of over 1 year for a repeat DWI offense. We hold that it does not. The maximum jail term allowed under RCW 46.61.515(2), including both "nonsuspendable and nondeferrable" as well as "suspended" sentences, is 1 year.
Facts
Jack Elgin was convicted in Federal Way District Court of a DWI offense. Because Mr. Elgin had…
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