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

RCW Title 9A § 9A.56.400: Theft from a vulnerable adult in the first degree—Theft from a vulnerable adult in the second degree

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

Theft from a vulnerable adult is a felony. First degree applies when stolen property/services exceed $5,000 (class B felony). Second degree applies when stolen property/services exceed $750 but not $5,000 (class C felony). Defendant must have known or should have known victim was vulnerable.

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