State v. Carroll
Washington Supreme Court
1Opinion of the CourtWright, J.
This is a direct appeal from the superior court. The state, acting through the prosecuting attorney of King County, appeals from a judgment of dismissal.
Matters Relied on by Trial Court
The trial court dismissed this prosecution upon two grounds: One that the grand jury lost its de jure existence in the evening of May 10, 1971, and, two, that the statute under which the charges were laid was void. Respondents urged several other grounds for dismissal which were not considered by the trial court.
Claimed Effect of Repeal
In the evening of May 10,1971, the Governor of the State of Washington…
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