2005 Washington Revised Code RCW 9A.52.040: Inference of intent.

    In any prosecution for burglary, any person who enters or remains unlawfully in a building may be inferred to have acted with intent to commit a crime against a person or property therein, unless such entering or remaining shall be explained by evidence satisfactory to the trier of fact to have been made without such criminal intent.

    [1975 1st ex.s. c 260 § 9A.52.040.]

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