Washington criminal charge
Circumventing ignition interlock in Washington
Circumventing ignition interlock is a Gross Misdemeanor under Washington criminal law, defined by RCW 46.20.750. As a Gross Misdemeanor, it is punishable within the statutory sentencing range Washington sets for that offense class. Washington sorts criminal offenses into class A, B, and C felonies, gross misdemeanors, and misdemeanors — a gross misdemeanor is a distinct, more serious rung than a misdemeanor — with maximum penalties set by RCW 9A.20.021.
Defined by RCW 46.20.750.
Common questions about circumventing ignition interlock in Washington
Is circumventing ignition interlock a felony or a misdemeanor in Washington?
Circumventing ignition interlock is a Gross Misdemeanor in Washington under RCW 46.20.750.
Which Washington statute covers circumventing ignition interlock?
Circumventing ignition interlock is governed by RCW 46.20.750 (Circumventing ignition interlock—Penalty—Notice).
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This reference is informational and is not legal advice. Penalty ranges are the statutory classification ranges; sentencing in a specific case depends on its facts and history.