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Penalty in Washington

Gross MisdemeanorCurrent through 2026 Washington legislative session

Penalty is a Gross Misdemeanor under Washington criminal law, defined by RCW 46.20.410. 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 46.20.410.

Common questions about penalty in Washington

Is penalty a felony or a misdemeanor in Washington?

Penalty is a Gross Misdemeanor in Washington under RCW 46.20.410.

Which Washington statute covers penalty?

Penalty is governed by RCW 46.20.410 (Penalty—Violation).

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.