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Wash. Rev. Code § 9A.32.020 (2026)

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(1) As used in this chapter, the premeditation required in order to support a conviction of the crime of murder in the first degree must involve more than a moment in point of time.
(2) Nothing contained in this chapter shall affect RCW 46.61.520.
[ 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 s 9A.32.020.]
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Cited in 92 cases (17 in the last 5 years), 1977–2026 · leading case: State v. Green, 616 P.2d 628 (Wash. 1980).
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State v. Green, 616 P.2d 628 (Wash. 1980). · cites it 2× “It argues that the cause should be remanded for sentence on "the lesser included offense of murder in the first degree under RCW 9A.32.020 which offense was necessarily included in the charge, the instruction to the jury and the verdict in the instant case.”
State v. Bingham, 719 P.2d 109 (Wash. 1986). · cites it 4× “[2] The only statutory elaboration on the meaning of premeditation is found in RCW 9A.32.020(1), which states that premeditation "must involve more than a moment in point of time.”
State v. Condon, 343 P.3d 357 (Wash. 2015). · cites it 2× “LEXIS 815 , at *16 (quoting RCW 9A.32.020). To prove premeditation the State must show “ ‘deliberate formation of and reflection upon the intent to take a human life [that] involves the mental process of thinking beforehand, deliberation, reflection, weighing or reasoning for a…”
State v. Gentry, 888 P.2d 1105 (Wash. 1995). · cites it 2× “RCW 9A.32.020(1). It has been defined as "the deliberate formation of and reflection upon the intent to take a human life.”
State v. Hoffman, 804 P.2d 577 (Wash. 1991). · cites it 2× “[38] RCW 9A.32.020(1). [39] State v. Neslund, 50 Wn.”
In re the Pers. Restraint of Percer, 150 Wash. 2d 41 (Wash. 2003). · cites it 3× “260, § 9A.32.020. That statute states that “Nothing contained in this chapter shall affect RCW 46.”
State v. Ortiz, 831 P.2d 1060 (Wash. 1992). · cites it 2× “" RCW 9A.32.020(1). Premeditation has been defined as "the deliberate formation of and reflection upon the intent to take a human life", State v.”
State v. Thompson, 558 P.2d 202 (Wash. 1977). · cites it 2× “3, 1970 Proposal) Section 9A.32.020. The RWCC (often referred to as "the Orange Code") was the product of 3 years' work by the Judiciary Committee of the Washington Legislative Council and a Citizens' Advisory Committee representing a broad cross section of individuals concerned…”
State v. Thompson, 290 P.3d 996 (Wash. Ct. App. 2012). “RCW 9A.32.020(1). State v. Finch, 137 Wn.”
State v. Pirtle, 904 P.2d 245 (Wash. 1995). “Premeditation must involve "more than a moment in point of time," RCW 9A.32.020(1), but mere opportunity to deliberate is not sufficient to support a finding of premeditation.”
State v. Pirtle, 127 Wash. 2d 628 (Wash. 1995). “*644 Premeditation must involve "more than a moment in point of time,” RCW 9A.32.020(1), but mere opportunity to deliberate is not sufficient to support a finding of premeditation.”
State v. Cross, 156 Wash. 2d 580 (Wash. 2006). “2d 245 (1995) (quoting RCW 9A.32.020(1)); State v. Gentry, 125 Wn.”
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— Wash. Rev. Code § 9A.32.020(1) — 71 cases
State v. Bingham, 719 P.2d 109 (Wash. 1986). “[2] The only statutory elaboration on the meaning of premeditation is found in RCW 9A.32.020(1), which states that premeditation "must involve more than a moment in point of time.”
State v. Gentry, 888 P.2d 1105 (Wash. 1995). “RCW 9A.32.020(1). It has been defined as "the deliberate formation of and reflection upon the intent to take a human life.”
State v. Hoffman, 804 P.2d 577 (Wash. 1991). “[38] RCW 9A.32.020(1). [39] State v. Neslund, 50 Wn.”
State v. Ortiz, 831 P.2d 1060 (Wash. 1992). “" RCW 9A.32.020(1). Premeditation has been defined as "the deliberate formation of and reflection upon the intent to take a human life", State v.”
State v. Thompson, 290 P.3d 996 (Wash. Ct. App. 2012). “RCW 9A.32.020(1). State v. Finch, 137 Wn.”
— Wash. Rev. Code § 9A.32.020(1)(a) — 1 case
Pers. Restraint Petition Of: Ernest Dale Benson, Jr (Wash. Ct. App. 2026).
— Wash. Rev. Code § 9A.32.020(2) — 4 cases
In re the Pers. Restraint of Percer, 150 Wash. 2d 41 (Wash. 2003). “260, § 9A.32.020. That statute states that “Nothing contained in this chapter shall affect RCW 46.”
State v. Barstad, 970 P.2d 324 (Wash. Ct. App. 1999).
In Re Percer, 75 P.3d 488 (Wash. 2003).
State v. Haley, 692 P.2d 858 (Wash. Ct. App. 1984).
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