Washington criminal charge
Fraudulent filing of vehicle report of sale in Washington
Fraudulent filing of vehicle report of sale is a criminal offense under Washington law, defined by RCW 9.45.270. 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 9.45.270.
What is the penalty for fraudulent filing of vehicle report of sale in Washington?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 364 days (Damages under $250 — The victim incurred damages in an amount less than two hundred fifty dollars.; 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 (Damages under $250 — The victim incurred damages in an amount less than two hundred fifty dollars.; statutory maximum, adult offenders (RCW 9A.20.021(5))) | discretionary | RCW 9A.20.021 |
| Jail / prison | up to 5 years (Damages exceeding $250 — The victim incurred damages in an amount exceeding two hundred fifty dollars.; 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 (Damages exceeding $250 — The victim incurred damages in an amount exceeding two hundred fifty dollars.; statutory maximum, adult offenders (RCW 9A.20.021(5)); unless a different maximum is specifically established by statute) | discretionary | RCW 9A.20.021 |
| Jail / prison | up to 10 years (Damages exceeding $1,500 — The victim incurred damages in an amount exceeding one thousand five hundred dollars.; statutory maximum (RCW 9A.20.021(1)(b)); 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 $20,000 (Damages exceeding $1,500 — The victim incurred damages in an amount exceeding one thousand five hundred dollars.; 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 fraudulent filing of vehicle report of sale classified in Washington?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damages under $250 | Gross Misdemeanor | The victim incurred damages in an amount less than two hundred fifty dollars. | RCW 9.45.270(1) |
| Damages exceeding $250 | Class C Felony | The victim incurred damages in an amount exceeding two hundred fifty dollars. | RCW 9.45.270(2) |
| Damages exceeding $1,500 | Class B Felony | The victim incurred damages in an amount exceeding one thousand five hundred dollars. | RCW 9.45.270(3) |
Common questions about fraudulent filing of vehicle report of sale in Washington
Is fraudulent filing of vehicle report of sale a felony or a misdemeanor in Washington?
It depends on the circumstances: fraudulent filing of vehicle report of sale ranges from a Gross Misdemeanor to a Class B Felony in Washington under RCW 9.45.270.
Damages under $250: Gross Misdemeanor (RCW 9.45.270(1)) · Damages exceeding $250: Class C Felony (RCW 9.45.270(2)) · Damages exceeding $1,500: Class B Felony (RCW 9.45.270(3))
What are the penalties for fraudulent filing of vehicle report of sale in Washington?
Penalties for fraudulent filing of vehicle report of sale in Washington depend on how it is classified — from a Gross Misdemeanor up to a Class B 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 fraudulent filing of vehicle report of sale?
Fraudulent filing of vehicle report of sale is governed by RCW 9.45.270 (Fraudulent filing of vehicle report of sale).
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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.