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Code · Washington · Title 9 — Crimes and Punishments · Chapter 9.92

RCW 9.92.040

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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 s 21 ; RRS s 2273.]
Notes:
Contempt: Chapter 7.21 RCW.
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