(1) A person is guilty of possessing stolen property in the first degree if he or she possesses stolen property, other than a firearm as defined in RCW 9.41.010 or a motor vehicle, which exceeds five thousand dollars in value.

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.56.150

  • 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
  • Value: means the market value of the property or services at the time and in the approximate area of the criminal act. See Washington Code 9A.56.010
  • (2) Possessing stolen property in the first degree is a class B felony.

    NOTES:

    Applicability2009 c 431: See note following RCW 4.24.230.
    FindingsIntentShort title2007 c 199: See notes following RCW 9A.56.065.
    Findings and intentShort titleSeverabilityCaptions not law1995 c 129: See notes following RCW 9.94A.510.
    Property crime database, liability: RCW 4.24.340.