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Inadequate Washington State Jury Instruction Regarding Reasonable Doubt Ruled Harmless Error

Washington State prisoner Bruce Bennett, Jr., sought review in 2006 of an appellate affirmation of his escape conviction. He claimed that an inadequate jury instruction led to his conviction. The court ruled the instruction harmless error.

Bennett was tried for first degree escape. After both parties presented their case there ...

 

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