A criminal act which at the same time constitutes contempt of court, and has been punished as such, may also be punished as a crime, but in such case the punishment for contempt may be considered in mitigation.
[ 1909 c 249 § 21; RRS § 2273.]

NOTES:

Contempt: Chapter 7.21 RCW.

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