RCW 9A.56.160

Possessing stolen property in the second degree—Other than firearm or motor vehicle.

Known as the Washington Criminal Code

The act spans §§ 9A.04.010 to 9A.98.020 (401 sections).

Applied in 56 court decisions — leading case State v. Ose (2005)

Most recently applied in State of Washington v. Ibrahim Arno (June 2021)

2009 c 431 s 13; 2007 c 199 s 7; 1995 c 129 s 15 (Initiative Measure No. 159); 1994 sp.s. c 7 s 434; 1987 c 140 s 4; 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 s 9A.56.160.

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(1) A person is guilty of possessing stolen property in the second degree if:

(a) He or she possesses stolen property, other than a firearm as defined in RCW 9.41.010 or a motor vehicle, which exceeds seven hundred fifty dollars in value but does not exceed five thousand dollars in value; or

(b) He or she possesses a stolen public record, writing or instrument kept, filed, or deposited according to law; or

(2) Possessing stolen property in the second degree is a class C felony.

Official source: Washington State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Washington statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.