Washington criminal charge
Permitting unused equipment to remain on premises in Washington
Permitting unused equipment to remain on premises is a Misdemeanor under Washington criminal law, defined by RCW 9.03.020. As a 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 9.03.020.
What is the penalty for permitting unused equipment to remain on premises in Washington?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 90 days (statutory maximum, county jail (RCW 9A.20.021(3)); offenses outside Title 9A carry the same default under RCW 9.92.030 unless the offense fixes its own penalty) | discretionary | RCW 9A.20.021 |
| Fine | up to $1,000 (statutory maximum, adult offenders (RCW 9A.20.021(5))) | discretionary | RCW 9A.20.021 |
Applies to current.
Common questions about permitting unused equipment to remain on premises in Washington
Is permitting unused equipment to remain on premises a felony or a misdemeanor in Washington?
What are the penalties for permitting unused equipment to remain on premises in Washington?
As a Misdemeanor, permitting unused equipment to remain on premises carries up to 90 days (no mandatory minimum) of incarceration and a fine of up to $1,000 (no mandatory minimum) under RCW 9A.20.021 (current).
Which Washington statute covers permitting unused equipment to remain on premises?
Permitting unused equipment to remain on premises is governed by RCW 9.03.020 (Permitting unused equipment to remain on premises).
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.