Legal Opinion
State v. Zuanich
Washington Supreme Court
Decided April 26, 1979No. 45363, 45397, 45424, 45425, 45426, 45427PublishedCited by 36 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtDolliver, J.
A single question is presented by these appeals: Is RCW 9A.88.030 unconstitutionally void for vagueness? In each instance, these cases were dismissed prior to trial so that no factual determination was made as to the precise conduct in which defendants were engaged. We hold RCW 9A.88.030 to be constitutional and reverse the trial courts.
It is important to understand the focus of defendants' case. They do not complain the statute is vague only as applied to their conduct or the hypothetical conduct of others. See Parker v. Levy, 417 U.S. 733, 756, 41 L. Ed. 2d 439, 94 S. Ct. 2547 (1974); State…
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