Ordinance Violations
The following table lists the most frequently charged criminal violations, their designation under the Revised Code of Washington, and a brief description of each offense:

• DUI (Gross Misdemeanor) RCW 46.61.502
  Drove motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs
  
  
• DWLS III (Misdemeanor) RCW 46.20.342(1)(c)
  Drove motor vehicle while license revoked or suspended and eligible for reinstatement
  
  
• Resisting (Misdemeanor) RCW 9A.76.040
  Intentionally prevented/attempted to prevent Peace officer from lawfully arresting
  
  
• MIP (Minor in Possession) 1st - Misdemeanor RCW 66.44.270
  Under 21 years of age acquired/possessed/consumed liquor
  
  
• Assault IV (Gross Misdemeanor) RCW 9A.36.041
  Intentionally committed non-consensual touching or placed another in fear of bodily harm
  
  
• Malicious Mischief III (Specify Damage Value) RCW 9A.48.090
  Knowingly and maliciously caused physical damage to another's property
  
  
• PSP III (Possession of Stolen Property) RCW 9A.56.170
  (Gross Misdemeanor) Up to $250.00 value
  Knowingly possessed stolen property knowing it was stolen and with intent to deprive rightful owner
  
  
• Theft III (Gross Misdemeanor) RCW 9A.56.050
  With intent to deprive, wrongfully obtained or exerted unauthorized control over the property/services of another up to $250.00. Over $250.00 is a felony
  
  
• Violation NCO (No Contact Order) (Misdemeanor) RCW 10.99.050
  Willfully violated no contact order/conditions of release prohibiting contact in pre-conviction domestic violence case where order contained warning of criminal sanctions
  
  
• Violation NCO post-conviction (Gross Misdemeanor) RCW 10.99.050
  Willfully violated a court order restricting contact with victim where order contained warning of criminal sanctions
  

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