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STATE v. WRIGHT

No. 34152.

51 Wn.2d 606 (1958)

320 P.2d 646

THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. CECIL WRIGHT, Appellant.

The Supreme Court of Washington, Department Two.

January 23, 1958.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

John W. Brisky, for appellant.

Paul A. Klasen, Jr. and Gary Box, for respondent.

HILL C.J.

[1] Quaere: What court has jurisdiction of the crime of "Family Desertion or Nonsupport," when children under the age of sixteen are involved?

Answer: The superior court.

Reason: The controlling statute is quite explicit. When children under the age of sixteen years are involved, the crime of "Family Desertion or Nonsupport," is a felony. Section 1 of chapter 249, Laws of 1955, p. 1025...

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