Washington Supreme Court· 1/4/2001

State v. Townsend

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142 Wash. 2d 838

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holding that a jury in a noncapital case may not be informed about the penalty for the charged crime
holding that a jury in a noncapital case may not be informed about the penalty for the charged crime
“This is not a case in which the death penalty is involved and will not be a consideration for the jury.”
“ ‘It is well established that when a jury has no sentencing function, it should be admonished to reach its verdict without regard to what sentence might be imposed.’ ~

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Judges: Ireland, Madsen

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