Indecent liberties - Washington Sexual Assault Laws
Indecent liberties Crime & Punishment in Washington :
The Washington code § 9A.44.100 defines two degrees of the crime indecent liberties , each with associated punishments. The degree of the crime depends on the specifics of the crime committed, with higher degrees of the charge generally receiving harsher punishments.
Severity | Indecent liberties - Charge Description | Punishment |
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Class A felony |
If indecent liberties occur by forcible compulsion. | Maximum of life in prison, and/or a fine of $50,000 |
Class B felony |
Maximum of 10 years in prison, and/or a fine of $20,000 |
Indecent liberties is a charge that is unique to Washington. Crimes that would be prosecuted as indecent liberties in Washington will be prosecuted under a different statute depending on the state in which the crime takes place.