Washington criminal charge
Refusal to give information to or cooperate with officer in Washington
Refusal to give information to or cooperate with officer is a Misdemeanor under Washington criminal law, defined by RCW 46.61.020. 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 46.61.020.
What is the penalty for refusal to give information to or cooperate with officer 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 refusal to give information to or cooperate with officer in Washington
Is refusal to give information to or cooperate with officer a felony or a misdemeanor in Washington?
What are the penalties for refusal to give information to or cooperate with officer in Washington?
As a Misdemeanor, refusal to give information to or cooperate with officer 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 refusal to give information to or cooperate with officer?
Refusal to give information to or cooperate with officer is governed by RCW 46.61.020 (Refusal to give information to or cooperate with officer—Penalty).
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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.