HOROWITZ, C.J.
Defendant, after jury trial, was convicted of violating RCW 9.86.020(1) and (2), which forbids the improper use for exhibition or display of any flag of the United States as therein defined. On appeal he contends his conviction should be reversed and the charge dismissed because the statute violates his First Amendment rights. For the reasons next stated, we uphold his contention.
RCW 9.86.020(1) and (2) provide:
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