Washington Code 10.40.110 – Demurrer to indictment or information
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The defendant may demur to the indictment or information when it appears upon its face either—
Terms Used In Washington Code 10.40.110
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- 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.
(1) That it does not substantially conform to the requirements of this code;
(2) [That] more than one crime is charged;
(3) That the facts charged do not constitute a crime;
(4) That the indictment or information contains any matter which, if true, would constitute a defense or other legal bar to the action.
[ 1891 c 28 § 55; Code 1881 § 1051; RRS § 2105.]