(1) A person is guilty of possession of a stolen vehicle if he or she possess [possesses] a stolen motor vehicle.

Attorney's Note

Under the Washington Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
class B felonyup to 10 yearsup to $20,000
For details, see Wash. Rev. Code § 9A.20.021

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Terms Used In Washington Code 9A.56.068

  • 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
  • Stolen: means obtained by theft, robbery, or extortion;
Washington Code 9A.56.010
(2) Possession of a stolen motor vehicle is a class B felony.

NOTES:

FindingsIntentShort title2007 c 199: See notes following RCW 9A.56.065.