(1) A person is guilty of possessing stolen property in the third degree if he or she possesses (a) stolen property which does not exceed seven hundred fifty dollars in value, or (b) ten or more stolen merchandise pallets, or ten or more stolen beverage crates, or a combination of ten or more stolen merchandise pallets and beverage crates.

Attorney's Note

Under the Washington Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
gross misdemeanorup to 364 daysup to $5,000
For details, see Wash. Rev. Code § 9A.20.021
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Terms Used In Washington Code 9A.56.170

  • 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 third degree is a gross misdemeanor.

    NOTES:

    Applicability—2009 c 431: See note following RCW 4.24.230.
    Property crime database, liability: RCW 4.24.340.
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