Washington Supreme Court August 24, 2000, No. 67736-1 (State v. Fernandez-Medina)

Ireland, J.

(dissenting) — The majority’s decision further blurs the distinction between inferior degree crimes and lesser included crimes — a distinction the majority acknowledges and laments is already badly confused in the case law. The following table summarizes and contrasts the rules concerning inferior degree and lesser included crimes:

Inferior Degree Crime Lesser Included Crime

RCW 10.61.