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STATE v. DOWLING

No. 48280-2.

98 Wn.2d 542 (1983)

656 P.2d 497

THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. JAMES T. DOWLING, Appellant.

The Supreme Court of Washington, En Banc.

January 6, 1983.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Hal E. Sheets and William Crawford (of Crawford, McGilliard & Yelish), for appellant.

C. Danny Clem, Prosecuting Attorney, and Linda C. Krese, Deputy, for respondent.

G. William Shaw on behalf of the Society of Counsel Representing Accused Persons, amicus curiae for appellant.

DORE, J.

We reverse and dismiss the defendant's theft conviction, as it violates the double jeopardy clauses of the United States and Washington State Constitutions.

On August 3, 1979, 11-year-old James Dowling was taken to the Kitsap County Sheriff's office where he signed a statement admitting to the theft of a purse. At the conclusion of the Kitsap County Superior Court case against Dowling, the defense moved to dismiss. On November 14, 1979, the court...

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