Legal Opinion
State v. Jorgenson
Washington Supreme Court
Decided November 21, 2013No. 87448-4PublishedCited by 31 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
González, J.
¶1 Washington law prohibits firearms possession by someone released on bond after a judge has found probable cause to believe that person has committed a serious offense. RCW 9.41.040(2)(a)(iv). Roy Jorgenson was released on bond after a trial court judge found probable cause to believe he had shot someone. He was *149arrested with a handgun and an AR-15 rifle. Jorgenson was not at home at the time, nor is there any evidence that he was defending himself. He was convicted of violating RCW 9.41.040(2)(a)(iv).
¶2 Jorgenson claims that RCW 9.41.040(2)(a)(iv) violates his rights to bear…
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