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9A.08.010 – General requirements of culpability | Washington Law

Learn about Washington's General requirements of culpability law, including definitions, penalties, and legal implications.

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9A.08.010 – General requirements of culpability

Washington Criminal Code § 9A.08.010

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RCW 9A.08.010 - General requirements of culpability (1) Kinds of Culpability Defined.(a) INTENT. A person acts with intent or intentionally when he acts with the objective or purpose to accomplish a result which constitutes a crime.(b) KNOWLEDGE. A person knows or acts knowingly or with knowledge when:(i) he is aware of a fact, facts, or circumstances or result described by a statute defining an offense; or(ii) he has information which would lead a reasonable man in the same situation to beli

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