Legal Question in Criminal Law in Washington

I was convicted as a juvenile of attempted assault 3rd degree. The court documents do not state whether it was a felony or misdemeanor. Is the charge ATTEMPTED assault 3rd degree a misdemeanor in Washington State?


Asked on 7/26/15, 7:18 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Stan Glisson Glisson & Morris

Gross Misdemeanor.

RCW 9A.28.020

(3) An attempt to commit a crime is a:

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(d) Gross misdemeanor when the crime attempted is a class C felony;

If you look at the sentencing document, it should show the maximum potential penalty, which would clarify how the court addressed it.

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Answered on 7/27/15, 9:10 am


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