Court of Appeals of Washington· 1/3/1997

State v. Reed

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928 P.2d 469
84 Wash. App. 379
1997 WL 1665

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in prosecution for felon in possession of a firearm charge, defendant bears the initial burden of demonstrating constitutional error; once met, the State must prove validity beyond a reasonable doubt
in prosecution for felon in possession of a firearm charge, defendant bears the initial burden of demonstrating constitutional error; once met, the State must prove validity beyond a reasonable doubt
there is no requirement that the State prove the defendant knew his possession of a firearm was illegal or that he received notice of his ineligibility to possess a firearm
“Under Staples ... a defendant must know of the characteristics that make a weapon illegal; the State, however, does not have to prove a defendant knows the law making his or her ownership of the weapon illegal.”
unlawful 3 Under former RCW 46.61.502(6) (2008

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Judges: Armstrong

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