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9A.56.096 – Theft of rental, leased, lease-purchased, or loaned property | Washington Law

Learn about Washington's Theft of rental, leased, lease-purchased, or loaned property law, including definitions, penalties, and legal implications.

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9A.56.096 – Theft of rental, leased, lease-purchased, or loaned property

Washington Criminal Code § 9A.56.096

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RCW 9A.56.096 - Theft of rental, leased, lease-purchased, or loaned property (1) A person who, with intent to deprive the owner or owner's agent, wrongfully obtains, or exerts unauthorized control over, or by color or aid of deception gains control of personal property that is rented, leased, or loaned by written agreement to the person, is guilty of theft of rental, leased, lease-purchased, or loaned property.(2) The finder of fact may presume intent to deprive if the finder of fact finds eithe

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In simple terms: Learn about Washington's Theft of rental, leased, lease-purchased, or loaned property law, including definitions, penalties, and legal implications.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.