Washington criminal charge
Criminal profiteering lien in Washington
Criminal profiteering lien is a criminal offense under Washington law, defined by RCW 9A.82.160. Its classification is not fixed: Washington assigns a different penalty class depending on the circumstances of the offense. The class that applies — and the sentencing range that follows from it — depends on which statutory variant fits the facts.
Defined by RCW 9A.82.160.
What is the penalty for criminal profiteering lien in Washington?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 364 days (Trustee's failure to comply with notice requirement — A trustee knowingly fails to comply with the notice requirements of RCW 9A.82.130(1).; statutory maximum, county jail (RCW 9A.20.021(2)); offenses outside Title 9A carry the same default under RCW 9.92.020 unless the offense fixes its own penalty) | discretionary | RCW 9A.20.021 |
| Fine | up to $5,000 (Trustee's failure to comply with notice requirement — A trustee knowingly fails to comply with the notice requirements of RCW 9A.82.130(1).; statutory maximum, adult offenders (RCW 9A.20.021(5))) | discretionary | RCW 9A.20.021 |
| Jail / prison | up to 5 years (Trustee's evasion of lien procedures by conveying property — A trustee conveys title to real property after service of notice under RCW 9A.82.130(1) with intent to evade RCW 9A.82.100 or 9A.82.120 with respect to such property.; statutory maximum (RCW 9A.20.021(1)(c)); the sentence actually imposed is set by the Sentencing Reform Act standard range (RCW 9.94A.510) from the offense's seriousness level and the defendant's offender score) | discretionary | RCW 9A.20.021 |
| Fine | up to $10,000 (Trustee's evasion of lien procedures by conveying property — A trustee conveys title to real property after service of notice under RCW 9A.82.130(1) with intent to evade RCW 9A.82.100 or 9A.82.120 with respect to such property.; statutory maximum, adult offenders (RCW 9A.20.021(5)); unless a different maximum is specifically established by statute) | discretionary | RCW 9A.20.021 |
Applies to current.
How is criminal profiteering lien classified in Washington?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trustee's failure to comply with notice requirement | Gross Misdemeanor | A trustee knowingly fails to comply with the notice requirements of RCW 9A.82.130(1). | RCW 9A.82.160(1) |
| Trustee's evasion of lien procedures by conveying property | Class C Felony | A trustee conveys title to real property after service of notice under RCW 9A.82.130(1) with intent to evade RCW 9A.82.100 or 9A.82.120 with respect to such property. | RCW 9A.82.160(2) |
Common questions about criminal profiteering lien in Washington
Is criminal profiteering lien a felony or a misdemeanor in Washington?
It depends on the circumstances: criminal profiteering lien ranges from a Gross Misdemeanor to a Class C Felony in Washington under RCW 9A.82.160.
Trustee's failure to comply with notice requirement: Gross Misdemeanor (RCW 9A.82.160(1)) · Trustee's evasion of lien procedures by conveying property: Class C Felony (RCW 9A.82.160(2))
What are the penalties for criminal profiteering lien in Washington?
Penalties for criminal profiteering lien in Washington depend on how it is classified — from a Gross Misdemeanor up to a Class C Felony — with the ranges set by RCW 9A.20.021; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Washington statute covers criminal profiteering lien?
Criminal profiteering lien is governed by RCW 9A.82.160 (Criminal profiteering lien—Trustee's failure to comply, evasion of procedures or lien).
Legal terms used in this law
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.