Washington criminal charge
Failure to obey officer in Washington
Failure to obey officer is a Misdemeanor under Washington criminal law, defined by RCW 46.61.022. As a 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 46.61.022.
What is the penalty for failure to obey officer in Washington?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 90 days (statutory maximum, county jail (RCW 9A.20.021(3)); offenses outside Title 9A carry the same default under RCW 9.92.030 unless the offense fixes its own penalty) | discretionary | RCW 9A.20.021 |
| Fine | up to $1,000 (statutory maximum, adult offenders (RCW 9A.20.021(5))) | discretionary | RCW 9A.20.021 |
Applies to current.
Common questions about failure to obey officer in Washington
Is failure to obey officer a felony or a misdemeanor in Washington?
Failure to obey officer is a Misdemeanor in Washington under RCW 46.61.022.
What are the penalties for failure to obey officer in Washington?
As a Misdemeanor, failure to obey officer carries up to 90 days (no mandatory minimum) of incarceration and a fine of up to $1,000 (no mandatory minimum) under RCW 9A.20.021 (current).
Which Washington statute covers failure to obey officer?
Failure to obey officer is governed by RCW 46.61.022 (Failure to obey officer—Penalty).
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.