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9A.42.070 – Abandonment of a dependent person in the second degree -- Exception | Washington Law

Learn about Washington's Abandonment of a dependent person in the second degree -- Exception law, including definitions, penalties, and legal implications.

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9A.42.070 – Abandonment of a dependent person in the second degree -- Exception

Washington Criminal Code § 9A.42.070

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RCW 9A.42.070 - Abandonment of a dependent person in the second degree -- Exception (1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, a person is guilty of the crime of abandonment of a dependent person in the second degree if:(a) The person is the parent of a child, a person entrusted with the physical custody of a child or other dependent person, a person who has assumed the responsibility to provide to a dependent person the basic necessities of life, or a person employed to provide

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In simple terms: Learn about Washington's Abandonment of a dependent person in the second degree -- Exception law, including definitions, penalties, and legal implications.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.