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STATE v. JONES

Nos. 49397-9, 49422-3.

101 Wn.2d 113 (1984)

677 P.2d 131

THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. ALFRED L. JONES, Petitioner. THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. DARRYL YOUNG, Petitioner.

The Supreme Court of Washington, En Banc.

February 9, 1984.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Elizabeth K. Selleck of Washington Appellate Defender Association, for petitioner Jones.

Raymond H. Thoenig of Washington Appellate Defender Association, for petitioner Young.

Seth Dawson, Prosecuting Attorney, and Larry E. McKeeman, Deputy, for respondent.

STAFFORD, J.

In these consolidated cases, we formulate guidelines for the exercise of discretion under ER 609(a)(1) and determine the appropriate harmless error standard for use under ER 609(a)(1). We affirm the Court of Appeals on a different ground with respect to petitioner Jones, but reverse as to petitioner Young.

The facts of each case will be dealt with separately.

State v. Jones

On April 23, 1981, Jones and a companion, Clarence Williams...

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