66.44.050 - Description of offense in words of statutes -- Proof required. - Washington Statutes

Description of offense in words of statutes — Proof required.

The description of any offense under this title, in the words of this title, or in any words of like effect, shall be sufficient in law; and any exception, exemption, provision, excuse, or qualification, whether it occurs by way of proviso or in the description of the offense in this title, may be proved by the defendant, but need not be specified or negatived in the information; but if it is so specified or negatived, no proof in relation to the matter so specified or negatived shall be required on the part of the informant or complainant.

[1933 ex.s. c 62 § 58; RRS § 7306-58.]