Washington criminal charge
Penalties in Washington
Penalties is a criminal offense under Washington law, defined by RCW 10.66.090. 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 10.66.090.
What is the penalty for penalties in Washington?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 364 days (Willful disobedience of off-limits order — A person willfully disobeys an off-limits order issued under this chapter.; 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 (Willful disobedience of off-limits order — A person willfully disobeys an off-limits order issued under this chapter.; statutory maximum, adult offenders (RCW 9A.20.021(5))) | discretionary | RCW 9A.20.021 |
Applies to current.
How is penalties classified in Washington?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willful disobedience of off-limits order | Gross Misdemeanor | A person willfully disobeys an off-limits order issued under this chapter. | RCW 10.66.090(1) |
Common questions about penalties in Washington
Is penalties a felony or a misdemeanor in Washington?
Penalties is a Gross Misdemeanor in Washington under RCW 10.66.090.
Willful disobedience of off-limits order: Gross Misdemeanor (RCW 10.66.090(1))
What are the penalties for penalties in Washington?
Penalties for penalties in Washington depend on how it is classified — from a Gross Misdemeanor up to a Gross Misdemeanor — 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 penalties?
Penalties is governed by RCW 10.66.090 (Penalties).
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.