Washington · Revised Code of Washington — Title 9A, Criminal Code

RCW Title 9A § 9A.44.100: Indecent liberties

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

A person commits indecent liberties by knowingly causing another to have sexual contact through force, incapacity, or abuse of authority or care roles. The offense is classified as a Class B felony, or Class A felony if committed by forcible compulsion.

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