Washington · Revised Code of Washington — Title 9A, Criminal Code
RCW Title 9A § 9A.56.020: Theft—Definition, defense
What this law says, in plain English
Theft means wrongfully obtaining another's property or services with intent to deprive them, including through deception or appropriating lost items. Good faith claim of title or receiving merchandise pallets in ordinary business are valid defenses.
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