Washington criminal charge
Prohibited acts: A in Washington
Prohibited acts: A is a criminal offense under Washington law, defined by RCW 69.50.401. 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 69.50.401.
How is prohibited acts: a classified in Washington?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Narcotic drug or flunitrazepam (Schedule I/II narcotic or flunitrazepam) | Class B Felony | Applies when the violation involves a controlled substance classified in Schedule I or II that is a narcotic drug, or flunitrazepam classified in Schedule IV. | RCW 69.50.401(2)(a) |
| Amphetamine or methamphetamine | Class B Felony | Applies when the violation involves amphetamine or methamphetamine, including their salts, isomers, and salts of isomers. | RCW 69.50.401(2)(b) |
| Other Schedule I, II, or III substance | Class C Felony | Applies when the violation involves any other controlled substance classified in Schedule I, II, or III not otherwise specified. | RCW 69.50.401(2)(c) |
| Schedule IV substance (except flunitrazepam) | Class C Felony | Applies when the violation involves a substance classified in Schedule IV, excluding flunitrazepam. | RCW 69.50.401(2)(d) |
| Schedule V substance | Class C Felony | Applies when the violation involves a substance classified in Schedule V. | RCW 69.50.401(2)(e) |
Common questions about prohibited acts: a in Washington
Is prohibited acts: A a felony or a misdemeanor in Washington?
It depends on the circumstances: prohibited acts: A ranges from a Class C Felony to a Class B Felony in Washington under RCW 69.50.401.
Narcotic drug or flunitrazepam (Schedule I/II narcotic or flunitrazepam): Class B Felony (RCW 69.50.401(2)(a)) · Amphetamine or methamphetamine: Class B Felony (RCW 69.50.401(2)(b)) · Other Schedule I, II, or III substance: Class C Felony (RCW 69.50.401(2)(c)) · Schedule IV substance (except flunitrazepam): Class C Felony (RCW 69.50.401(2)(d)) · Schedule V substance: Class C Felony (RCW 69.50.401(2)(e))
Which Washington statute covers prohibited acts: A?
Prohibited acts: A is governed by RCW 69.50.401 (Prohibited acts: A—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.