RCW 9A.56.010 Definitions. The following definitions are applicable in this chapter unless the context otherwise requires: (1) “Access device” means any card, plate, code, account number, or other means of account access that can be used alone or in conjunction with another access device to obtain money, goods, services, or anything else of value, or […]
RCW 9A.56.020 Theft—Definition, defense. (1) “Theft” means: (a) To wrongfully obtain or exert unauthorized control over the property or services of another or the value thereof, with intent to deprive him or her of such property or services; or (b) By color or aid of deception to obtain control over the property or services of […]
RCW 9A.56.030 Theft in the first degree. (1) Except as provided in RCW 9A.56.400, a person is guilty of theft in the first degree if he or she commits theft of: (a) Property or services which exceed(s) five thousand dollars in value other than a firearm as defined in RCW 9.41.010; (b) Property of any […]
RCW 9A.56.040 Theft in the second degree. (1) Except as provided in RCW 9A.56.400, a person is guilty of theft in the second degree if he or she commits theft of: (a) Property or services which exceed(s) seven hundred fifty dollars in value but does not exceed five thousand dollars in value, other than a […]
RCW 9A.56.050 Theft in the third degree. (1) A person is guilty of theft in the third degree if he or she commits theft of property or services which (a) does not exceed seven hundred fifty dollars in value, or (b) includes ten or more merchandise pallets, or ten or more beverage crates, or a […]
RCW 9A.56.060 Unlawful issuance of checks or drafts. (1) Any person who shall with intent to defraud, make, or draw, or utter, or deliver to another person any check, or draft, on a bank or other depository for the payment of money, knowing at the time of such drawing, or delivery, that he or she […]
RCW 9A.56.063 Making or possessing motor vehicle theft tools. (1) Any person who makes or mends, or causes to be made or mended, uses, or has in his or her possession any motor vehicle theft tool, that is adapted, designed, or commonly used for the commission of motor vehicle related theft, under circumstances evincing an […]
RCW 9A.56.065 Theft of motor vehicle. (1) A person is guilty of theft of a motor vehicle if he or she commits theft of a motor vehicle. (2) Theft of a motor vehicle is a class B felony. [ 2007 c 199 § 2.] NOTES: Findings—Intent—2007 c 199: “(1) The legislature finds that: (a) Automobiles […]
RCW 9A.56.068 Possession of stolen vehicle. (1) A person is guilty of possession of a stolen vehicle if he or she possess [possesses] a stolen motor vehicle. (2) Possession of a stolen motor vehicle is a class B felony. [ 2007 c 199 § 5.] NOTES: Findings—Intent—Short title—2007 c 199: See notes following RCW 9A.56.065.
RCW 9A.56.070 Taking motor vehicle without permission in the first degree. (1) A person is guilty of taking a motor vehicle without permission in the first degree if he or she, without the permission of the owner or person entitled to possession, intentionally takes or drives away an automobile or motor vehicle, whether propelled by […]
RCW 9A.56.075 Taking motor vehicle without permission in the second degree. (1) A person is guilty of taking a motor vehicle without permission in the second degree if he or she, without the permission of the owner or person entitled to possession, intentionally takes or drives away any automobile or motor vehicle, whether propelled by […]
RCW 9A.56.078 Motor vehicle crimes—Civil action. (1) A person who is deprived of his or her motor vehicle because of a violation of RCW 9A.56.030, 9A.56.040, 9A.56.070, or 9A.56.075 may file an action in superior court against the perpetrator for the recovery of actual damages, limited to the value of any damage to the vehicle […]
RCW 9A.56.080 Theft of livestock in the first degree. (1) Every person who, with intent to sell or exchange and to deprive or defraud the lawful owner thereof, willfully takes, leads, or transports away, conceals, withholds, slaughters, or otherwise appropriates any horse, mule, cow, heifer, bull, steer, swine, goat, or sheep is guilty of theft […]
RCW 9A.56.083 Theft of livestock in the second degree. (1) A person who commits what would otherwise be theft of livestock in the first degree but without intent to sell or exchange, and for the person’s own use only, is guilty of theft of livestock in the second degree. (2) Theft of livestock in the […]
RCW 9A.56.085 Minimum fine for theft of livestock. (1) Whenever an adult offender is convicted of a violation of RCW 9A.56.080 or 9A.56.083, the convicting court shall order the person to pay the amount of two thousand dollars for each animal killed or possessed. (2) For the purpose of this section, the term “convicted” includes […]
RCW 9A.56.096 Theft of rental, leased, lease-purchased, or loaned property. (1) A person who, with intent to deprive the owner or owner’s agent, wrongfully obtains, or exerts unauthorized control over, or by color or aid of deception gains control of personal property that is rented, leased, or loaned by written agreement to the person, is […]
RCW 9A.56.100 Theft and larceny equated. All offenses defined as larcenies outside of this title shall be treated as thefts as provided in this title. [ 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 § 9A.56.100.]
RCW 9A.56.110 Extortion—Definition. “Extortion” means knowingly to obtain or attempt to obtain by threat property or services of the owner, and specifically includes sexual favors. [ 1999 c 143 § 37; 1983 1st ex.s. c 4 § 2; 1975-’76 2nd ex.s. c 38 § 10. Prior: 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 § 9A.56.110.] NOTES: Severability—1983 […]
RCW 9A.56.120 Extortion in the first degree. (1) A person is guilty of extortion in the first degree if he or she commits extortion by means of a threat as defined in *RCW 9A.04.110(27) (a), (b), or (c). (2) Extortion in the first degree is a class B felony. [ 2011 c 336 § 377; […]
RCW 9A.56.130 Extortion in the second degree. (1) A person is guilty of extortion in the second degree if he or she commits extortion by means of a wrongful threat as defined in RCW 9A.04.110(28) (d) through (j). (2) In any prosecution under this section based on a threat to accuse any person of a […]
