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9.35.020 – Identity theft | Washington Law

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9.35.020 – Identity theft

Washington Crimes and Punishments § 9.35.020

Summary

RCW 9.35.020 - Identity theft (1) No person may knowingly obtain, possess, use, or transfer a means of identification or financial information of another person, living or dead, with the intent to commit, or to aid or abet, any crime.(2) Violation of this section when the accused or an accomplice violates subsection (1) of this section and obtains credit, money, goods, services, or anything else of value in excess of one thousand five hundred dollars in value shall constitute identity theft in t

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In simple terms: Learn about Washington's Identity theft law, including definitions, penalties, and legal implications.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.