Washington criminal charge
Prohibited acts: E in Washington
Prohibited acts: E is a criminal offense under Washington law, defined by RCW 69.50.412. 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 69.50.412.
What is the penalty for prohibited acts: e in Washington?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 90 days (Use of drug paraphernalia to manufacture controlled substance — A person uses drug paraphernalia to plant, propagate, cultivate, grow, harvest, manufacture, compound, convert, produce, process, or prepare a controlled substance other than cannabis.; 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 (Use of drug paraphernalia to manufacture controlled substance — A person uses drug paraphernalia to plant, propagate, cultivate, grow, harvest, manufacture, compound, convert, produce, process, or prepare a controlled substance other than cannabis.; statutory maximum, adult offenders (RCW 9A.20.021(5))) | discretionary | RCW 9A.20.021 |
| Jail / prison | up to 90 days (Delivery or possession with intent to deliver drug paraphernalia — A person delivers, possesses with intent to deliver, or manufactures with intent to deliver drug paraphernalia knowing or having reason to know it will be used to produce a controlled substance other than cannabis.; 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 (Delivery or possession with intent to deliver drug paraphernalia — A person delivers, possesses with intent to deliver, or manufactures with intent to deliver drug paraphernalia knowing or having reason to know it will be used to produce a controlled substance other than cannabis.; statutory maximum, adult offenders (RCW 9A.20.021(5))) | discretionary | RCW 9A.20.021 |
| Jail / prison | up to 364 days (Delivery of drug paraphernalia to a minor — A person eighteen or older violates subsection (2) by delivering drug paraphernalia to a person under eighteen who is at least three years younger.; 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 (Delivery of drug paraphernalia to a minor — A person eighteen or older violates subsection (2) by delivering drug paraphernalia to a person under eighteen who is at least three years younger.; statutory maximum, adult offenders (RCW 9A.20.021(5))) | discretionary | RCW 9A.20.021 |
| Jail / prison | up to 90 days (Advertisement promoting sale of drug paraphernalia — A person places an advertisement in a publication knowing or having reason to know it is intended to promote the sale of drug paraphernalia.; 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 (Advertisement promoting sale of drug paraphernalia — A person places an advertisement in a publication knowing or having reason to know it is intended to promote the sale of drug paraphernalia.; statutory maximum, adult offenders (RCW 9A.20.021(5))) | discretionary | RCW 9A.20.021 |
Applies to current.
How is prohibited acts: e classified in Washington?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Use of drug paraphernalia to manufacture controlled substance | Misdemeanor | A person uses drug paraphernalia to plant, propagate, cultivate, grow, harvest, manufacture, compound, convert, produce, process, or prepare a controlled substance other than cannabis. | RCW 69.50.412(1) |
| Delivery or possession with intent to deliver drug paraphernalia | Misdemeanor | A person delivers, possesses with intent to deliver, or manufactures with intent to deliver drug paraphernalia knowing or having reason to know it will be used to produce a controlled substance other than cannabis. | RCW 69.50.412(2) |
| Delivery of drug paraphernalia to a minor | Gross Misdemeanor | A person eighteen or older violates subsection (2) by delivering drug paraphernalia to a person under eighteen who is at least three years younger. | RCW 69.50.412(3) |
| Advertisement promoting sale of drug paraphernalia | Misdemeanor | A person places an advertisement in a publication knowing or having reason to know it is intended to promote the sale of drug paraphernalia. | RCW 69.50.412(4) |
Common questions about prohibited acts: e in Washington
Is prohibited acts: E a felony or a misdemeanor in Washington?
It depends on the circumstances: prohibited acts: E ranges from a Misdemeanor to a Gross Misdemeanor in Washington under RCW 69.50.412.
Use of drug paraphernalia to manufacture controlled substance: Misdemeanor (RCW 69.50.412(1)) · Delivery or possession with intent to deliver drug paraphernalia: Misdemeanor (RCW 69.50.412(2)) · Delivery of drug paraphernalia to a minor: Gross Misdemeanor (RCW 69.50.412(3)) · Advertisement promoting sale of drug paraphernalia: Misdemeanor (RCW 69.50.412(4))
What are the penalties for prohibited acts: E in Washington?
Penalties for prohibited acts: E in Washington depend on how it is classified — from a 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 prohibited acts: E?
Prohibited acts: E is governed by RCW 69.50.412 (Prohibited acts: E—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.