RCW 10.37.160
Statute—Exact words need not be used.
Words used in a statute to define a crime need not be strictly pursued in the indictment or information, but other words conveying the same meaning may be used.
[ 1891 c 28 § 28; Code 1881 § 1013; 1873 p 226 § 196; 1869 p 241 § 191; RRS § 2064.]
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Chapter 10.37 - Accusations and Their Requisites.
10.37.010 - Pleadings required in criminal proceedings.
10.37.015 - Charge by information or indictment—Exceptions.
10.37.050 - Indictment or information—Sufficiency.
10.37.052 - Indictment or information—Requisites.
10.37.054 - Indictment or information—Certainty.
10.37.056 - Indictment or information—Certain defects or imperfections deemed immaterial.
10.37.060 - Indictment or information—Separation into counts—Consolidation.
10.37.070 - Animals—Description of.
10.37.080 - Forgery—Description of instrument.
10.37.090 - Injury to person or intention concerning.
10.37.100 - Judgment, how pleaded.
10.37.110 - Larceny or embezzlement—Specification.
10.37.130 - Obscene literature—Description.
10.37.140 - Perjury—Subornation of perjury—Description of matter.
10.37.150 - Presumptions of law need not be stated.
10.37.160 - Statute—Exact words need not be used.