Washington criminal charge
False statement by deposit account applicant in Washington
False statement by deposit account applicant is a criminal offense under Washington law, defined by RCW 9.38.015. 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 9.38.015.
What is the penalty for false statement by deposit account applicant in Washington?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 364 days (False statement by deposit account applicant (first three violations) — A deposit account applicant knowingly makes a false statement to a financial institution regarding identity, past fraud/deception convictions, or outstanding judgments on checks or drafts.; 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 (False statement by deposit account applicant (first three violations) — A deposit account applicant knowingly makes a false statement to a financial institution regarding identity, past fraud/deception convictions, or outstanding judgments on checks or drafts.; statutory maximum, adult offenders (RCW 9A.20.021(5))) | discretionary | RCW 9A.20.021 |
| Jail / prison | up to 5 years (False statement by deposit account applicant (subsequent violations) — Each violation of subsection (1) occurring after the third such violation.; 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 (False statement by deposit account applicant (subsequent violations) — Each violation of subsection (1) occurring after the third such violation.; 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 false statement by deposit account applicant classified in Washington?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| False statement by deposit account applicant (first three violations) | Gross Misdemeanor | A deposit account applicant knowingly makes a false statement to a financial institution regarding identity, past fraud/deception convictions, or outstanding judgments on checks or drafts. | RCW 9.38.015(1) |
| False statement by deposit account applicant (subsequent violations) | Class C Felony | Each violation of subsection (1) occurring after the third such violation. | RCW 9.38.015(2) |
Common questions about false statement by deposit account applicant in Washington
Is false statement by deposit account applicant a felony or a misdemeanor in Washington?
It depends on the circumstances: false statement by deposit account applicant ranges from a Gross Misdemeanor to a Class C Felony in Washington under RCW 9.38.015.
False statement by deposit account applicant (first three violations): Gross Misdemeanor (RCW 9.38.015(1)) · False statement by deposit account applicant (subsequent violations): Class C Felony (RCW 9.38.015(2))
What are the penalties for false statement by deposit account applicant in Washington?
Penalties for false statement by deposit account applicant 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 false statement by deposit account applicant?
False statement by deposit account applicant is governed by RCW 9.38.015 (False statement by deposit account applicant).
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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.