What An Offense Level Means
RCW 9A.20.010 — class A, B and C felonies, gross misdemeanors and misdemeanors
| Class | Most |
|---|---|
| ClassClass A felony | MostLife, a fine of fifty thousand dollars, or both |
| ClassClass B felony | MostTen years, a fine of twenty thousand dollars, or both |
| ClassClass C felony | MostFive years, a fine of ten thousand dollars, or both |
| ClassGross misdemeanor | MostUp to three hundred sixty-four days in jail, a fine up to five thousand dollars, or both |
| ClassMisdemeanor | MostUp to ninety days in jail, a fine up to one thousand dollars, or both |
Every crime that is not a felony or a misdemeanor is a gross misdemeanor, and doing something a statute prohibits without naming a penalty is a misdemeanor.
Sources for this section (2)
- RCW 9A.20.010 — Classification and designation of crimes
- RCW 9A.20.021 — Maximum sentences
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