Washington legal term
Beverage crate in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Beverage crate” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Washington criminal code.
What does “Beverage crate” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Beverage crate" means a plastic or metal box-like container used by a manufacturer or distributor in the transportation or distribution of individually packaged beverages to retail outlets, and affixed with language stating "property of . . . . .," "owned by . . . . .," or other markings or words identifying ownership; (4) "By color or aid of deception" means that the deception operated to bring about the obtaining of the property or services; it is not necessary that deception be the sole means of obtaining the property or services; (5) "Deception" occurs when an actor knowingly: (a) Creates (RCW 9A.56.010)
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