Washington legal term
Specified unlawful activity in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Specified unlawful activity” 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 “Specified unlawful activity” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Specified unlawful activity" means an offense committed in this state that is a class A or B felony under Washington law or that is listed as "criminal profiteering" in RCW 9A.82.010, or an offense committed in any other state that is punishable under the laws of that state by more than one year in prison, or an offense that is punishable under federal law by more than one year in prison. (RCW 9A.83.010)
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