Upon an indictment or information against several defendants any one or more may be convicted or acquitted.
[ 1891 c 28 § 37; Code 1881 § 1022; 1873 p 228 § 205; 1869 p 243 § 200; RRS § 2073. Formerly RCW 10.61.030, part.]

NOTES:

Rules of court: This section superseded in part by CrR 6.16. See comment after CrR 6.16.
Discharging defendant to give evidence: RCW 10.46.110.

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Terms Used In Washington Code 10.61.035

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.