Washington Code 48.01.080 – Penalties
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Except as otherwise provided in this code, any person violating any provision of this code is guilty of a gross misdemeanor and will, upon conviction, be fined not less than ten dollars nor more than one thousand dollars, or imprisoned for not more than three hundred sixty-four days, or both, in addition to any other penalty or forfeiture provided herein or otherwise by law.
[ 2011 c 96 § 37; 2003 c 250 § 1; 1947 c 79 § .01.08; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 45.01.08.]
NOTES:
Findings—Intent—2011 c 96: See note following RCW 9A.20.021.
Severability—2003 c 250: “If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected.” [ 2003 c 250 § 15.]
Attorney's Note
Under the Washington Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| gross misdemeanor | up to 364 days | up to $5,000 |
Terms Used In Washington Code 48.01.080
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- person: may be construed to include the United States, this state, or any state or territory, or any public or private corporation or limited liability company, as well as an individual. See Washington Code 1.16.080
- Remainder: An interest in property that takes effect in the future at a specified time or after the occurrence of some event, such as the death of a life tenant.