Legal Opinion
State v. Whitney
Washington Supreme Court
Decided July 23, 1987No. 53204-4PublishedCited by 67 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtGoodloe, J.
We address whether jury unanimity on one *507of the two alternative means charged is necessary in a first degree rape conviction. The Court of Appeals held jury unanimity is not necessary if each charged alternative is supported by substantial evidence. State v. Whitney, 44 Wn. App. 17, 720 P.2d 853 (1986). We affirm.
The relevant facts are set forth in the Court of Appeals opinion. Petitioner Alfred Whitney was charged by information with rape in the first degree in violation of RCW 9A.44.040(l)(a) and (b). RCW 9A.44.040(1) provides, in part:(1) A person is guilty of rape in the first degree when…
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