RCW 9A.56.020
Theft—Definition, defense.
(1) "Theft" means:
(a) To wrongfully obtain or exert unauthorized control over the property or services of another or the value thereof, with intent to deprive him or her of such property or services; or
(b) By color or aid of deception to obtain control over the property or services of another or the value thereof, with intent to deprive him or her of such property or services; or
(c) To appropriate lost or misdelivered property or services of another, or the value thereof, with intent to deprive him or her of such property or services.
(2) In any prosecution for theft, it shall be a sufficient defense that:
(a) The property or service was appropriated openly and avowedly under a claim of title made in good faith, even though the claim be untenable; or
(b) The property was merchandise pallets that were received by a pallet recycler or repairer in the ordinary course of its business.
[ 2004 c 122 § 1; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 38 § 9; 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 § 9A.56.020.]
NOTES:
Effective date—Severability—1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 38: See notes following RCW 9A.08.020.
Civil action for shoplifting by adults, minors: RCW 4.24.230.
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 9A - Washington Criminal Code
Chapter 9A.56 - Theft and Robbery.
9A.56.020 - Theft—Definition, defense.
9A.56.030 - Theft in the first degree.
9A.56.040 - Theft in the second degree.
9A.56.050 - Theft in the third degree.
9A.56.060 - Unlawful issuance of checks or drafts.
9A.56.063 - Making or possessing motor vehicle theft tools.
9A.56.065 - Theft of motor vehicle.
9A.56.068 - Possession of stolen vehicle.
9A.56.070 - Taking motor vehicle without permission in the first degree.
9A.56.075 - Taking motor vehicle without permission in the second degree.
9A.56.078 - Motor vehicle crimes—Civil action.
9A.56.080 - Theft of livestock in the first degree.
9A.56.083 - Theft of livestock in the second degree.
9A.56.085 - Minimum fine for theft of livestock.
9A.56.096 - Theft of rental, leased, lease-purchased, or loaned property.
9A.56.100 - Theft and larceny equated.
9A.56.110 - Extortion—Definition.
9A.56.120 - Extortion in the first degree.
9A.56.130 - Extortion in the second degree.
9A.56.140 - Possessing stolen property—Definition—Presumption.
9A.56.150 - Possessing stolen property in the first degree—Other than firearm or motor vehicle.
9A.56.160 - Possessing stolen property in the second degree—Other than firearm or motor vehicle.
9A.56.170 - Possessing stolen property in the third degree.
9A.56.180 - Obscuring the identity of a machine.
9A.56.190 - Robbery—Definition.
9A.56.200 - Robbery in the first degree.
9A.56.210 - Robbery in the second degree.
9A.56.220 - Theft of subscription television services.
9A.56.230 - Unlawful sale of subscription television services.
9A.56.240 - Forfeiture and disposal of device used to commit violation.
9A.56.250 - Civil cause of action.
9A.56.260 - Connection of channel converter.
9A.56.262 - Theft of telecommunication services.
9A.56.264 - Unlawful manufacture of telecommunication device.
9A.56.266 - Unlawful sale of telecommunication device.
9A.56.268 - Civil cause of action.
9A.56.270 - Shopping cart theft.
9A.56.280 - Credit, debit cards, checks, etc.—Definitions.
9A.56.290 - Credit, payment cards—Unlawful factoring of transactions.
9A.56.300 - Theft of a firearm.
9A.56.310 - Possessing a stolen firearm.
9A.56.320 - Financial fraud—Unlawful possession, production of instruments of.
9A.56.330 - Possession of another's identification.
9A.56.340 - Theft with the intent to resell.
9A.56.350 - Organized retail theft.
9A.56.360 - Retail theft with special circumstances.
9A.56.380 - Possession of stolen mail.
9A.56.390 - Mail theft—Possession of stolen mail—Commission of other crime.