Washington legal term
Willfully failed to pay or to cause to be paid in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Willfully failed to pay or to cause to be paid” 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 “Willfully failed to pay or to cause to be paid” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Willfully failed to pay or to cause to be paid" means that the failure was the result of an intentional, conscious, and voluntary course of action. (RCW 69.50.565)
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