Washington criminal charge
Failure to register as felony firearm offender in Washington
Failure to register as felony firearm offender is a Gross Misdemeanor under Washington criminal law, defined by RCW 9.41.335. 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 9.41.335.
What is the penalty for failure to register as felony firearm offender in Washington?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 364 days (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 (statutory maximum, adult offenders (RCW 9A.20.021(5))) | discretionary | RCW 9A.20.021 |
Applies to current.
Common questions about failure to register as felony firearm offender in Washington
Is failure to register as felony firearm offender a felony or a misdemeanor in Washington?
Failure to register as felony firearm offender is a Gross Misdemeanor in Washington under RCW 9.41.335.
What are the penalties for failure to register as felony firearm offender in Washington?
As a Gross Misdemeanor, failure to register as felony firearm offender carries up to 364 days (no mandatory minimum) of incarceration and a fine of up to $5,000 (no mandatory minimum) under RCW 9A.20.021 (current).
Which Washington statute covers failure to register as felony firearm offender?
Failure to register as felony firearm offender is governed by RCW 9.41.335 (Failure to register as felony firearm offender).
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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.