10.40.110 - Demurrer to indictment or information. - Washington Statutes

Demurrer to indictment or information.

The defendant may demur to the indictment or information when it appears upon its face either --

     (1) That it does not substantially conform to the requirements of this code;

     (2) [That] more than one crime is charged;

     (3) That the facts charged do not constitute a crime;

     (4) That the indictment or information contains any matter which, if true, would constitute a defense or other legal bar to the action.

[1891 c 28 § 55; Code 1881 § 1051; RRS § 2105.]