Legal Opinion

State v. Bourne

Court of Appeals of Washington

Decided May 1, 1998No. 21597-7-IIPublishedCited by 31 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Bridgewater, A.C.J.

Myron Bourne appeals an exceptional sentence for one count of felony hit and run based on multiple victims involved in the accident. The State cross-appeals the trial court’s dismissal of Counts II and III of felony hit and run. We affirm.

While Bourne was driving under the influence of intoxicants, he rear-ended a car stopped at an intersection and injured each of its three minor occupants. He did not stop at the scene of the accident, but fled with police pursuing. Bourne was charged with three counts of felony hit and run, in violation of RCW 46.52.020, and one count of…

2Cases cited28 opinions

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  5. State v. ArmstrongWashington Supreme Court · 1986

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