Taking a Motor Vehicle in the 2nd Degree in Washington
You are guilty of a crime in Washington if you intentionally take a vehicle without the permission of the owner. The offense is often referred to [...]
Possession of a Stolen Vehicle
Under Washington law, you are guilty of a crime if you possess a stolen vehicle. The offense is a serious felony (as opposed to a misdemeanor) [...]
Theft of a Motor Vehicle in Washington State
You commit the Washington crime of theft of a motor vehicle if you steal a car or some other type of vehicle. People accused of this [...]
Theft of a Firearm in Washington
It is a serious crime under Washington law if a person steals, or commits a theft of, any firearm. This form of theft is a felony [...]
Possessing Stolen Property Under Washington Law
Possessing stolen property is a serious crime under Washington criminal law. The offense can lead to felony charges punishable by up to 10 years in state [...]
Shoplifting in Washington
Shoplifting is a crime in Washington whereby people steal or unlawfully take goods from a retail establishment. The offense typically leads to a misdemeanor charge punishable [...]
Washington’s Laws on Misdemeanor Petty Theft and Felony Theft
Theft offenses are those that involve the stealing or possession of property that belongs to someone else. Some common examples include: shoplifting, burglary, possession of stolen [...]
Washington’s Laws on Trafficking Stolen Property
Trafficking stolen property is generally an offense that happens after there has been a theft of property. The crime is serious and can result in a [...]