HB 1890 - DIGEST |
Provides that the state of Washington may not impose the death penalty upon any person convicted of aggravated first degree murder unless DNA evidence is introduced and assists in the person's conviction. |
Provides that the death penalty may be implemented without DNA evidence if: (1) The defendant has confessed to committing aggravated first degree murder; or |
(2) There is technological evidence that shows that the defendant committed aggravated first degree murder. |