Washington criminal charge
Unfinished frames or receivers in Washington
Unfinished frames or receivers is a criminal offense under Washington law, defined by RCW 9.41.327. 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 9.41.327.
What is the penalty for unfinished frames or receivers in Washington?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 90 days (Second violation (one prior violation) — If a person has previously been found to have violated this section once, each subsequent violation is a misdemeanor.; 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 (Second violation (one prior violation) — If a person has previously been found to have violated this section once, each subsequent violation is a misdemeanor.; statutory maximum, adult offenders (RCW 9A.20.021(5))) | discretionary | RCW 9A.20.021 |
| Jail / prison | up to 364 days (Third or subsequent violation (two or more priors) — If a person has previously been found to have violated this section two or more times, each subsequent violation is a gross misdemeanor.; 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 (Third or subsequent violation (two or more priors) — If a person has previously been found to have violated this section two or more times, each subsequent violation is a gross misdemeanor.; statutory maximum, adult offenders (RCW 9A.20.021(5))) | discretionary | RCW 9A.20.021 |
| Jail / prison | up to 364 days (Violation involving three or more frames/receivers — If a violation involves possessing, transporting, receiving, selling, offering to sell, transferring, purchasing, or manufacturing three or more frames or receivers or unfinished frames or receivers at a time, the violation is a gross misdemeanor regardless of prior history.; 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 (Violation involving three or more frames/receivers — If a violation involves possessing, transporting, receiving, selling, offering to sell, transferring, purchasing, or manufacturing three or more frames or receivers or unfinished frames or receivers at a time, the violation is a gross misdemeanor regardless of prior history.; statutory maximum, adult offenders (RCW 9A.20.021(5))) | discretionary | RCW 9A.20.021 |
Applies to current.
How is unfinished frames or receivers classified in Washington?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Second violation (one prior violation) | Misdemeanor | If a person has previously been found to have violated this section once, each subsequent violation is a misdemeanor. | RCW 9.41.327(8)(b) |
| Third or subsequent violation (two or more priors) | Gross Misdemeanor | If a person has previously been found to have violated this section two or more times, each subsequent violation is a gross misdemeanor. | RCW 9.41.327(8)(c) |
| Violation involving three or more frames/receivers | Gross Misdemeanor | If a violation involves possessing, transporting, receiving, selling, offering to sell, transferring, purchasing, or manufacturing three or more frames or receivers or unfinished frames or receivers at a time, the violation is a gross misdemeanor regardless of prior history. | RCW 9.41.327(8)(d) |
Common questions about unfinished frames or receivers in Washington
Is unfinished frames or receivers a felony or a misdemeanor in Washington?
It depends on the circumstances: unfinished frames or receivers ranges from a Misdemeanor to a Gross Misdemeanor in Washington under RCW 9.41.327.
Second violation (one prior violation): Misdemeanor (RCW 9.41.327(8)(b)) · Third or subsequent violation (two or more priors): Gross Misdemeanor (RCW 9.41.327(8)(c)) · Violation involving three or more frames/receivers: Gross Misdemeanor (RCW 9.41.327(8)(d))
What are the penalties for unfinished frames or receivers in Washington?
Penalties for unfinished frames or receivers 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 unfinished frames or receivers?
Unfinished frames or receivers is governed by RCW 9.41.327 (Unfinished frames or receivers—Exceptions—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.