9.94A.827 - Methamphetamine -- Manufacturing with child on premises -- Special allegation. - Washington Statutes

Methamphetamine — Manufacturing with child on premises — Special allegation.

In a criminal case where:

     (1) The defendant has been convicted of (a) manufacture of a controlled substance under RCW 69.50.401 relating to manufacture of methamphetamine; or (b) possession of ephedrine or any of its salts or isomers or salts of isomers, pseudoephedrine or any of its salts or isomers or salts of isomers, pressurized ammonia gas, or pressurized ammonia gas solution with intent to manufacture methamphetamine, as defined in RCW 69.50.440; and

     (2) There has been a special allegation pleaded and proven beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant committed the crime when a person under the age of eighteen was present in or upon the premises of manufacture;

the court shall make a finding of fact of the special allegation, or if a jury trial is had, the jury shall, if it finds the defendant guilty, also find a special verdict as to the special allegation.

[2003 c 53 § 60; 2002 c 134 § 3; 2000 c 132 § 1. Formerly RCW 9.94A.605, 9.94A.128.]

Notes: Intent -- Effective date -- 2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.

Effective date -- 2002 c 134: See note following RCW 69.50.440.