Assault
RCW 9A.36.041 — fourth degree assault, and the degrees above it up to a class B felony
| The assault | The degree |
|---|---|
| The assaultAny assault not amounting to a higher degree | The degreeFourth degree, a gross misdemeanor |
| The assaultAssaulting a law enforcement officer or agency employee performing official duties, among other listed circumstances | The degreeThird degree, a class C felony |
| The assaultIntentionally assaulting and recklessly inflicting substantial bodily harm, with a deadly weapon, or by strangulation or suffocation | The degreeSecond degree, a class B felony |
Sources for this section (3)
- RCW 9A.36.041 — Assault in the fourth degree
- RCW 9A.36.031 — Assault in the third degree
- RCW 9A.36.021 — Assault in the second degree
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