BECKER, J.
Lawrence Rodman, despite a no-contact order issued at his arraignment on domestic violence charges, made telephone contact with the victim from jail. Charged with violating the order, Rodman argued that under RCW 10.99.040, the violation of a no-contact order is not a crime unless the violator has been released from custody. The district court agreed with Rodman's interpretation of the statute and dismissed the charges. On RALJ appeal, the superior court...
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