RCW 9A.04.040
Classes of crimes.
(1) An offense defined by this title or by any other statute of this state, for which a sentence of imprisonment is authorized, constitutes a crime. Crimes are classified as felonies, gross misdemeanors, or misdemeanors.
(2) A crime is a felony if it is so designated in this title or by any other statute of this state or if persons convicted thereof may be sentenced to imprisonment for a term in excess of one year. A crime is a misdemeanor if it is so designated in this title or by any other statute of this state or if persons convicted thereof may be sentenced to imprisonment for no more than ninety days. Every other crime is a gross misdemeanor.
[ 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 § 9A.04.040.]
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 9A - Washington Criminal Code
Chapter 9A.04 - Preliminary Article.
9A.04.010 - Title, effective date, application, severability, captions.
9A.04.020 - Purposes—Principles of construction.
9A.04.030 - State criminal jurisdiction.
9A.04.040 - Classes of crimes.
9A.04.050 - People capable of committing crimes—Capability of children.
9A.04.060 - Common law to supplement statute.
9A.04.070 - Who amenable to criminal statutes.
9A.04.080 - Limitation of actions.
9A.04.090 - Application of general provisions of the code.